Melissa & Doug recall: Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
Melissa & Doug is recalling Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board because of a choking hazard – about 84,000 units. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the recall on September 17, 2026.
Serious A voluntary recall announced jointly by the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the remedy (refund, repair or replacement) is free.
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| Product | Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board |
| Brand | Melissa & Doug |
| Type | Consumer products |
| Recall date | September 17, 2026 |
| Published by CPSC | September 17, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 84,000 units |
| Recall ID | 26780 |
Recalled products
- Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
- Units
- About 84,000
- Product type
- Toys
Identifiers and details
- CPSC recall number
- 26780
- How to identify it (CPSC)
- 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.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Importer
- Melissa & Doug, of Wilton, Connecticut
- 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.
Why it was recalled
The problem: a choking hazard.
The hazard, as the CPSC describes it: “The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard.”
Incidents and injuries
CPSC: “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.”
Where it was sold
Sold At: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for about $30.
What to do
CPSC and the company: “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. Remedy: Refund, Replace.”
Stop using the product and contact the company for the remedy listed. Recalled products should not be resold or donated.
Official notice: CPSC recall 26780.
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About this recall
Is Melissa & Doug Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board recalled?
Yes. Melissa & Doug recalled it on September 17, 2026; CPSC published it September 17, 2026. Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a choking hazard. The reason given: The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard.
What should I do if I have it?
CPSC says: 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, a…
Where was it sold?
Sold At: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for about $30.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.