Infant Girls Sandals Recalled by Target

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., announced a voluntary recall of about 51,700 pairs of Circo Aloma Infant Girls Sandals.

Hazard: The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Target has received eight reports of the decorative flowers detaching from the sandals. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled infant girls sandals are white with decorative plastic flowers attached to the toes and sides. The sandals were sold under the style name "Aloma" in infant girls' sizes 2 through 5. "Circo" is printed on the inside and bottom of the shoe.

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Sold exclusively at: Target stores and Target.com nationwide from January 2011 to May 2011 for about $10.

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations 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.

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