Engineering Truck Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops
CPSC recall 96179. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Choking
CPSC recall 96179 has the recall date 1 Aug 1996. The notice names the firm Christmas Tree Shops. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Trucks.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Engineering Truck Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White August 1, 1996 (301) 504-7063 Release # 96-179 CPSC and Christmas Tree Shops Announce Toy Truck Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Christmas Tree Shops Inc. of South Yarmouth, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 toy "Engineering Trucks." The toys contain small parts, such as the "driver" figure in the truck's front cab, which may break off during use presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The State of Connecticut identified the small parts hazard. The wooden "Engineering Truck" toys (Item 00011-34416) measure approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. Each truck has a front cab section with a small, peg-shaped "driver" figure which measures approximately 1.5 inches high. The truck's flat bed body features a hauler, a cement mixer, an asphalt roller, a… |
| Product | Engineering Truck Educational Toys, Toy Trucks |
| Manufacturer | Christmas Tree Shops |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1996: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1996
- 138
- Recalls of 1996 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 1996 in the category Toy Trucks
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Christmas Tree Shops
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2008 | Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard |
| 9 Oct 2007 | Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 96179The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 96179. https://recallregister.com/product/5836-engineering-truck-recalled-by-christmas-tree-shops/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 96179 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 96179 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China
- How many CPSC recalls name Christmas Tree Shops?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name Christmas Tree Shops. This recall is 1 of them.