CPSC2006-09-20
LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund.
Sold at
Various retailers nationwide, including Toys "R" Us and Wal-Mart, from August 2002 through August 2004 for about $20.
Affected count
About 358,000
Injuries reported
LEGO Systems, Inc. has received 10 reports of a wheel detaching. Two children received serious puncture injuries, resulting from the exposed metal axle, once the wheel detached. Another child fell when the wheel came off of the toy truck.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact LEGO at (800) 718-1858 anytime, or visit www.LEGO.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/LEGO-Recalls-Toy-Trucks-Due-to-Puncture-Hazard-to-Young-ChildrenDon't want to check this manually?
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