July 15, 2004
Name
of product:
Summerville™ Toy Trucks Sets
Units: 25,500
Manufacturer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: Components on the trucks could detach, posing a choking and
sharp point hazard to young children.
Description: The recall includes Summerville™ four-piece truck sets. The
multicolored trucks are about 4.5-inches long. Various types of trucks sold in
the sets include dump trucks, cement trucks, utility trucks, garbage trucks,
box trucks, fuel trucks, and tow trucks. Writing on the trucks includes
“EMERGENCY,” “HEAVY DUTY,” or “CITY SERVICE.” “Summerville™” and the item
number “204 02 0458” are written on the packaging.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through May 2004
for about $6.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should return the recalled trucks to Target for a
refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m.
and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target’s Web site at http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/602-2477732-7073444?node=13320001