Thousands of firetruck toddler toys sold at Target recalled amid choking risk
Around 84,000 toddler toys sold at Target stores have been recalled amid a potential choking hazard, officials say.
Melissa & Doug is recalling about 84,000 “Lights & Sounds Fire Truck” activity boards after the toy’s fire hose port was reported to come loose and detach, creating a potential choking hazard, according to officials with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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The company has received 26 reports of the small port coming loose. One consumer reported a minor cut, according to the CPSC.
The fire truck activity boards were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for about $30.
The toys were imported by Melissa & Doug of Wilton, Connecticut, and manufactured in China.
The recalled toy is a red plastic fire engine with four black wheels, a rotating white ladder and activity-board features that activate lights and sounds.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recalled Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
Affected products have date wheels on the bottom showing manufacturing dates corresponding to April or May 2025, or March 2026. Packaging may display the date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 or OET 26064.
Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and visit melissaanddoug.com/recall to register for one of three remedies: a free replacement, a $30 refund by check or a $40 Melissa & Doug store credit. Click here for more information.
