FAB/Starpoint Recalls Circo Beaded Door Curtains Due to Risk of Strangulation; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-03-01 · 11146
Hazards
Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads. Also, children can get entangled in the strands, which are prone to entangle, just by running through the doorway.
Recall
Number
11146
Date
2011-03-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Circo beaded door curtains
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide and target.com from January 2009 through May 2010 for between $13 (at target.com) and $15 in stores
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The Circo pink door curtain is a set of two beaded door curtains, each of which is 12 inches wide and 72 inches long. The warnings on the packaging include: "Not for use in areas with children under 5 years of age. Plastic ornaments may pose strangulation or entanglement hazard. Not for use near cribs or playpens...". The photograph on the packaging shows an installed door curtain at the doorway of a girl's bedroom with pink wall color, child-themed lamp and clock. There is a CAUTION statement included in the installation instructions that states: "Do not tie bottom to form loops."