Melissa & Doug recalls Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board toys due to fire hose port detaching, causing choking hazard. Affected units have specific date codes and require immediate stop use and replacement.
Melissa & Doug is recalling their Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board toys because the fire hose port can detach, creating a choking hazard. This risk of serious injury means affected consumers should stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions for a free replacement or refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/744910-melissa-doug-fire-truck-activity-board-recall-choking-hazard-risk.
“Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Activity Board Recall: Choking Hazard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/744910-melissa-doug-fire-truck-activity-board-recall-choking-hazard-risk. Based on CPSC recall #10976 (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).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 17, 2026, that Melissa & Doug is recalling the Lights and Sound Fire Truck Activity Board due to a choking hazard. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and register at www.melissaanddoug.com/recall for instructions on receiving a free replacement or refund.
How to tell if you have it
Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026
Date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 or OET 26064 on packaging
Bottom date wheels: one arrow pointing to 25 and second to 4 or 5; OR one arrow pointing to 26 and second to 3
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.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from choking hazard. 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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include BABESIDE Dolls and Strollers Recalled for Choking Hazard Risk (2026-06-18) and Esjay Toddler Busy Board Recall: Choking Hazard from Detachable Red Knobs (2026-09-17). Other recent recalls of similar products include Lontcs Busy Board Recall: Lead Poisoning Risk (2026-09-10).
How to tell if you have this one
The recalled toys have specific date codes: OET 25100, OET 25150, or OET 26064. Affected units show one arrow pointing to 25 with the second arrow pointing to 4, 5, or 26 with the second arrow pointing to 3.
Brand
Melissa & Doug
Product
Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Product
Immediately stop using the Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board toy and remove the batteries.
Mark the Product
Write 'RECALL' in permanent marker on the front of the product and include a unique code from online registration.
Cut the Black Hose
Cut the black hose off the toy to prevent detachment.
Register Online
Register at www.melissaanddoug.com/recall to receive a free replacement, refund check, or $40 store credit.
Official remedy
What CPSC says 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for about $30.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Melissa & Doug
We’ve drafted a message you can send Melissa & Doug to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10976 — Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Activity Board Recall: Choking Hazard Risk
Hello,
I own a Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Activity Board Recall: Choking Hazard Risk that is covered by recall 10976 from Melissa & Doug.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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