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CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks

U.S. CPSCChokingSold on TargetJul 19, 2005
Recalled Toy Trucks
Recalled Toy Trucks
Recalled Toy Trucks
Recalled Toy Trucks

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the toy trucks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund ($5.00, plus applicable state taxes).

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product description

The recall includes four-piece "So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel" Truck sets. Various trucks sold in the sets include a combination of fire trucks, oil trucks, vegetable trucks, sanitation trucks, tow trucks and box trucks. Writing on the trucks includes, "EMERGENCY" or "CITY SERVICE." The words "So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Truck" and the item number 204 02 0838 are written on the packaging.

Sold on

Target Stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $5.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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