CPSC recall · Reported September 20, 2006
LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children
The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.
Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. recalled LEGO EXPLORE Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for children ages 18 months and….
LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children was recalled by Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. in September 20, 2006. Reason: The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young chil…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and cont…. Verify recall #06262 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young chil….
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- agency class
- September 20, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06262 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, 3 from CPSC - 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.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06262 |
| Date reported | September 20, 2006 |
| Date initiated | September 20, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 358,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on rece…
- Check the recall number (06262) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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