CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks
CPSC recall 05228 · announced July 19, 2005 · Target · 17,400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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).
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Target Stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $5.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.