CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks

Recalled July 19, 2005 · CPSC recall 05228 · Target

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).

Units

About 17,400

Incidents / injuries

None.

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.

What to do

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).

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

Product

So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks

Imported by

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →