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Fire hazard Toys Sep 17, 2026

Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board Recall (2026)

Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board Recall (2026)
The hazard The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard.
What to do 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 product along with a unique code provided during the online registration process, and to cut the black hose off from the toy. Consumers will then be directed to upload a photograph of the destroyed product to the registration page. Once their registration has been successfully confirmed, consumers should dispose of the product in their ordinary household trash.
Read the official CPSC notice → Source: CPSC.gov · Always confirm the latest details on the official agency page.

Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board has been recalled. The hazard: The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard. If you own this, here is what to check and what to do next.

What's being recalled

Product: Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board

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.

The hazard behind the lights & sounds fire truck activity board recall

The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard.

(Hazard wording above is quoted directly from the official CPSC notice.)

How to tell if yours is affected

Check the model number and identifying labels described in the official notice before acting. If the details match, treat it as affected. When in doubt, contact the company.

What to do

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 product along with a unique code provided during the online registration process, and to cut the black hose off from the toy. Consumers will then be directed to upload a photograph of the destroyed product to the registration page. Once their registration has been successfully confirmed, consumers should dispose of the product in their ordinary household trash.

What this means for your family

A recall means the issue was caught and the company must make it right, usually at no cost to you. Take the item away from children now, follow the official remedy below, and keep the model and date details handy when you contact the company.

For families, the practical part is simple: pause use first, then verify the exact product details before deciding whether yours is included. Many children's recalls involve narrow model numbers, date ranges, labels, or online sellers, so a quick label check can prevent both unnecessary worry and missed action. If the product was a gift or hand-me-down, share the official notice with the person who bought it so they can help with order records or refund steps.

Official notice

For the complete, authoritative details, see the official CPSC recall notice: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Melissa-and-Doug-Recalls-Fire-Truck-Activity-Board-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

More4Kids compiles recall information from public government notices and links to the official source. We are not a government agency. Always confirm the latest details on the official agency page before acting.

Sophia Richards

Sophia Richards

Meet Sophia Richards Sophia Richards is an early childhood educator, passionate writer, and the proud mom of three energetic kids. With a degree in Education and over a decade of hands-on classroom experience, Sophia bridges the gap between professional teaching strategies and everyday family life. At More4Kids, she translates complex child development concepts into practical, actionable parenting tips that families can use at home.

Whether she is sharing positive reinforcement techniques, educational crafts, or honest reflections on the chaos of raising three children under one roof, Sophia’s goal is to empower parents to foster resilience and joy in their kids. When she isn't writing or lesson planning, you can find her organizing neighborhood scavenger hunts or trying out new kid-friendly recipes.

Areas of Expertise: Early Childhood Education, Positive Parenting, Sibling Dynamics, Educational Play, Family Wellness.

Important: More4Kids compiles recall information from public announcements by the CPSC, FDA, and NHTSA. We summarize these notices in plain language and link to the official source for every recall. We are not a government agency and do not issue recalls. Information may change after publication — always confirm the latest details on the official agency page before acting.