CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.
Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard
The recall involves 14 different models of the storage trunks made of woven rattan, abaca or banana leaf with standard hinges. They measure more than 1.1 feet in length, width and depth and are brown or natural color.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled storage trunks and return them to any Target store for a full refund or replacement product.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and on the Web at www.target.com from February 2009 through April 2010 for between $50 and $130.
Injuries
CPSC has received two reports of injuries that occurred when the storage trunks' lids suddenly closed on children, including one report of an 18-month-old girl who reportedly suffered brain damage when the trunk's lid came down on the back of her neck and
Recall Number
10239
Product Information
Product Name
Woven Storage Trunks
Product Type
Chests/Trunks
Number of Units
About 350,000
Imported By
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
Philippines