Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2011 Release #11-311

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Step Stools with Storage

Units: About 341,000 (206,000 were recalled on August 4, 2011)

Importer: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 27 reports of the stools breaking or collapsing. Fourteen incidents involved children, eight involved adults, and five incidents where the user's age was unknown. Two adults fractured their wrists, and of those victims, one also fractured her hip and pelvis. Additionally, six children and one adult suffered scrapes and bruising.

Description: The wooden step stool has two steps and comes in various colors, including natural, natural and red, white, pink, blue and honey. The Circo step stool has a lid on the bottom step that lifts to provide storage. The Do Your Room (DYR) step stool has a lid on the top step that lifts to provide storage. The step stools measure approximately 13" H x 13 5/8" W x 14 1/8" D. The Circo brand name or DYR brand name and UPC numbers are printed on a label found underneath the step stool. The following step stools are included in this recall:

Step Stools With Storage
Brand Name	Style Description	UPC Number	Selling Period
Circo	White step stool w/storage	490970403046 or 180970208597	June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010
Circo	Natural step stool w/storage	490970403053 or 180970208610	June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010
Circo	Natural & red step stool w/storage	490970403060 or 180970208665	June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010
Do Your Room (DYR)	Natural step stool w/storage	097168014338	Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009
Do Your Room (DYR)	Honey step stool w/storage	390970402622	Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009
Do Your Room (DYR)	White	859090000076 or 490970401394	Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009
Do Your Room (DYR)	Pink	801116004445	Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009
Do Your Room (DYR)	Blue	801116004438	Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30.

Manufactured in: China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: 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 http://www.target.com/Product-Recalls-Safety-Information-Shopping/b/ref=nav_footerrecalls?ie=UTF8&ie=UTF8&node=1041388

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"Dream on Me Recalls" Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards

Name of Product: Full-Size and Portable Drop-Side Cribs Units: About 22,000Importer: Dream on Me, Inc. of Piscataway, N.J. Hazard:

Full-Size Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.

Portable Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib or fall unexpectedly. In addition, the portable crib mattress support hardware and the drop-side release latch can break easily, and the slats can loosen or break and detach from the crib. Children can also cut themselves on exposed hardware inside the cribs.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm know of 69 reports of incidents involving these cribs. A 1-year-old boy sustained a scratch to the nose when he became trapped between the mattress support and side rail of his portable crib. An 8-month-old girl sustained a minor injury on her head from exposed plastic hardware inside the portable crib.
Description: The cribs are drop-side wooden cribs, painted or stained in black, cherry, dark brown, natural, white, and pink.

Full-Size Cribs: Models 612, 613, 615, 616, 617, 619, 628, and 639 are included in this recall. The model number and "Dream on Me Inc." are printed on a label located on the inside of one of the end panels. The label lists a manufacture date between January 2006 and December 2009.

Portable Cribs: The cribs are smaller than full-size cribs and the ends fold in to facilitate portability. Model numbers 621, 625 and 627 are included in this recall. The model number and "Dream on Me Inc." are printed on a label located on the mattress board. The label lists a manufacture date between August 2007 and February 2009.

Sold at: Toys R Us, Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com. The full-size cribs were sold from January 2006 to December 2009 for about $200. The portable cribs were sold from September 2007 to December 2009 for about $150.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact the company.

Full-Size Cribs: Consumers will be given a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. Kits will be available beginning June 30, 2011.

Portable Cribs: Consumers can receive a free replacement portable crib with fixed sides. Replacement cribs will be available in mid-July 2011.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 201-4317 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.dreamonme.com/



Important Message from CPSC:CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for parts separating that can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Crib age is a factor in safety. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you do not use a crib that is older than 10 years old. New, mandatory federal crib rules take effect on June 28, 2011. All cribs manufactured and sold after that date must meet new and improved safety requirements. Older cribs do not meet the new standard and can have a variety of safety problems.

Check if your crib has been recalled at www.cpsc.gov

          Manufactured in: China

Target Store Brand Product! Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Issues Voluntary Allergen Recall of Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies Due to Undeclared Whey (Milk)

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Contact:

1-888-421-4699

Target Guest Relations
1-800-316-6151

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 6th, 2011 - DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc. of Downers Grove, Illinois is recalling Target Market Pantry Snickerdoodles Cookies marked by the following lot code numbers:


110592W03
110933W03
110941W03
111152W03
111232W03


The lot code information can be found along the left side of the label on the package itself.


These products contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to whey (milk) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the ingredient whey (milk) was not listed on the product label.


The recalled lot codes were distributed nationwide to Target retail stores starting in March, 2011.


The product is packed in clear clamshells. The print on the label says "Market Pantry Cookie Snickerdoodles" Net Wt 15 oz. (UPC 085239442074).


No illnesses have been reported to date. People who do not have milk allergies or sensitivities can eat the product without concern. The packaging does contain an allergy advisory statement that states "may contain milk", but we are issuing a voluntary recall as a precaution.


No other Market Pantry cookie items are affected by this recall.

Consumers may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund. Consumers or media with questions should contact Ralcorp at 1-888-421-4699 or contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-316-6151.