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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
26,000
Recall Date
October 16, 2002
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Target Stores Nationwide Sold The Jack-o-lanterns, From September 2000 Through October 2002, For About $5. recall product photo 1Target Stores Nationwide Sold The Jack-o-lanterns, From September 2000 Through October 2002, For About $5. recall product photo 2

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2300.

The recalled ceramic Jack-O-Lanterns are shaped like a pumpkin and are five inches tall, six inches wide, and three inches deep. The tan colored pumpkins have an opening in the back and a straw ribbon attached to the stem of the Jack-O-Lantern. A label attached to the stem of the pumpkin reads, "OCTOBER HARVEST."

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2300.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Target Stores Nationwide Sold The Jack-o-lanterns, From September 2000 Through October 2002, For About $5. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2300.

For more information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.target.com

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Target Stores Nationwide Sold The Jack-o-lanterns, From September 2000 Through October 2002, For About $5. Recall FAQ

Target Stores Nationwide Sold The Jack-o-lanterns, From September 2000 Through October 2002, For About $5. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns. The notice was published on October 16, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 26,000 units are potentially affected.