CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks

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

Recall #: 05228
Affected scope: About 17,400

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The CPSC recalled The recall includes four-piece "So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel" Truck sets. Various trucks so….

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Children's Toy Trucks was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 19, 2005. Reason: 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 Ta…. Verify recall #05228 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: July 19, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05228 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05228
Date reported	July 19, 2005
Date initiated	July 19, 2005
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 17,400
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take the toy trucks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a gift card in the amount…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers 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).

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 19, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05228.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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