CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Summerville™ Toy Truck Sets
CPSC recall 04179 · announced July 15, 2004 · Target · 25,500 units affected
The product
The recall includes Summerville™ four-piece truck sets. The multicolored trucks are about 4.5 inches long. Various types of trucks sold in the sets include dump trucks, cement trucks, utility trucks, garbage trucks, box trucks, fuel trucks, and tow trucks. Writing on the trucks includes "EMERGENCY," "HEAVY DUTY," or "CITY SERVICE." "Summerville™" and the item number "204 02 0458" are written on the packaging.
The hazard
Components on the trucks could detach, posing a choking and sharp point hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the recalled trucks to Target for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide, from February 2004 through May 2004, for about $6.
Consumer contact: Call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's website at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.