CPSCJuly 19, 2005

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks

Why was CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks
Company
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
About 17,400
Sold at
Target Stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $5.
Recall date
July 19, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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