Circo Children’s Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Kids’ product recall 08-386. Announced by CPSC on Sep 3, 2008.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 3, 2008. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: 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 Web site at www.target.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recall involves girls’ Circo bobbie socks. The socks were sold in packs of six (pink, purple, plain white and three pairs with a box), ranging in size from 6 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and 2T to 5T. The socks are packaged in a green and white sleeve with a Circo-brand logo on the front.
About 330,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Target, Minneapolis, Minn.
- Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6.
- Made in Hong Kong, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.