Melissa & Doug Recalls Fire Truck Activity Board Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 26-780 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 17, 2026
- Brand
- Melissa
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
- Hazard
- Risk of Serious Injury from Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnChoking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Units
- About 84,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 17, 2026
What was recalled
The "Lights and Sound Fire Truck" is a compact fire engine toy with wheels that spin, that also features busy board activities that activate lights and sounds. The toy is made of red plastic, has four black wheels and has a white plastic rotating ladder. The toy has a black plastic connector that looks like a fire hose. The toy measures 10.5 inches high by 14.31 inches wide by 3.06 inches deep and weighs about 1.6 pounds. On the bottom of the toy, "Melissa & Doug" is embossed on the battery compartment box as are two date wheels showing the dates of manufacturer by year and month. Affected units will have one arrow pointing to the number 25 and the second arrow pointing to the number 4 or 5 or they will have one arrow pointing to the number 26 and the second arrow pointing to the number 3. Date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 or OET 26064 are printed on the product packaging of the recalled units.
Is my product affected?
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- Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board · About 84,000 units
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Where it was sold
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for about $30.
Companies named in the notice: Melissa & Doug, of Wilton, Connecticut.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 26 reports of the small port coming loose on the product. The Firm has also received one report of a minor cut.
Consumer contact
Melissa & Doug toll-free at 800-718-5365 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.melissaanddoug.com/recall or at www.melissaanddoug.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
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?
Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board (About 84,000 units). The "Lights and Sound Fire Truck" is a compact fire engine toy with wheels that spin, that also features busy board activities that activate lights and sounds.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury from Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the fire truck activity board immediately and register at www.melissaanddoug.com/recall for instructions on how to receive a free replacement fire truck activity board, register for a full refund of $30 in the form of a check or receive a $40 melissaanddoug.com store credit. Consumers will be asked to remove the batteries, write in permanent marker the word “RECALL” on the front of the…
Where was it sold?
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for about $30.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 17, 2026. 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.