CPSC recall 06-262, announced September 20, 2006, covers LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks (about 358,000 units). The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 718-1858, or go to www.LEGO.com.
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Which products are included?
LEGO EXPLORE Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for children ages 18 months and up. The toy features a red plastic pick-up/dump truck that measures about 15 inches high and 19 inches wide with four 7-inch black plastic wheels that are packed with a box of 40 LEGO DUPLO bricks in the cargo area. The unit has a row of DUPLO "studs" across the top of the cab, molded yellow headlights and stickers on the front and sides of the unit create the idea of a windshield, windows and doors depicting a LEGO figure in the driver's seat. The LEGO Explore logo is printed on the door stickers. The box of DUPLO bricks is not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
LEGO Systems, Inc. has received 10 reports of a wheel detaching. Two children received serious puncture injuries, resulting from the exposed metal axle, once the wheel detached. Another child fell when the wheel came off of the toy truck.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LEGO Systems
- Manufacturer
- LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-262
- Units
- About 358,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retailers nationwide, including Toys "R" Us and Wal-Mart, from August 2002 through August 2004 for about $20.
LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks
CPSC product type: Toy Trucks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact LEGO at (800) 718-1858 anytime, or visit www.LEGO.com
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