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CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Summerville™ Toy Truck Sets

Recall 04-179 · July 15, 2004 · Target

What to doConsumers should return the recalled trucks to Target for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-179 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 15, 2004
Brand
Target
Category
Toys and games
Products
Summerville™ Toy Trucks Sets
Hazard
Choking and ingestion, Laceration and cuts hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionLaceration and cuts
Units
25,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 4, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Summerville™ Toy Trucks Sets · 25,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide, from February 2004 through May 2004, for about $6.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..

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 website at www.target.com

Recall history and context

Target appears in 65 CPSC recalls on record. See all Target recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Summerville™ Toy Trucks Sets (25,500 units). The recall includes Summerville™ four-piece truck sets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Laceration and cuts hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should return the recalled trucks to Target for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 4, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.