CPSC recall 05-228, announced July 19, 2005, covers Target So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks (about 17,400 units). Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. 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). Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official 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).
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-228
- Units
- About 17,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target Stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $5.
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks
CPSC product type: Toy Trucks
Recall contact information
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
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