The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed.
Product: LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks
Units: 358,000
Manufacturer: LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
Hazard: The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle, posing a puncture hazard to young children.
Injuries: LEGO Systems has received two reports of children who received serious puncture injuries resulting from the exposed metal axle after the wheel detached.
Description: The recalled red plastic pick-up/dump truck is designed for children ages 18 months and up. It has four black plastic wheels that are packed with a box of 40 LEGO DUPLO bricks. The unit has a row of DUPLO“studs” across the top of the cab. 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 $20.
Remedy: Stop using the recalled toy trucks and contact LEGO Systems for refund information.
Contact: Call 800-718-1858 or visit www.LEGO.com.
