Safety regulator, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks
Recall 05228 · Jul 19, 2005 · Target Corp.
17,400
units affected
17,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05228
- Date
- Jul 19, 2005
- Company
- Target Corp.
- Units affected
- 17,400
- Product
- So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks
- Product type
- Toy Trucks
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
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).
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide, from April 2005 through May 2005, for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled so hot way cool free wheel trucks?
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).
What is the hazard?
Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.