LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks 

Name of Product: LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks

Units: About 358,000

Manufacturer: LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.

Hazard: The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.

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.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide, including Toys “R” Us and Wal-Mart, from August 2002 through August 2004 for about $20.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LEGO at (800) 718-1858 anytime, or visit http://www.lego.com/eng/service/recall.asp?prod=3509SuperTruck