Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-01). Hazards: crash, injury. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08318 |
| Published | 2008-07-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Vehicles |
| Products | Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | Redcat Racing |
| Firms | Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400. |
Description
The recalled remote controls were included in the remote cars as shown below. These cars were sold in a variety of colors. The model name and numbers are located on the body of the vehicle or on the retail packaging: Model Description Model Number Hurricane XP (1/8 Road Buggy) Green/Flame HURRICANEXP-GF Orange/Black HURRICANEXP-OB Orange/Flame HURRICANEXP-OF Yellow/Flame HURRICANEXP-YF Hurricane XP Pro(1/8 Road Buggy) Green/Flame-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-GF Silver-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-SB Yellow/Flame-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-YF Avalanche XP (1/8 Off Road Truck) Blue/Yellow AVALANCHEXP-94087-BY Red/Green AVALANCHEXP-94087-RG Red AVALANCHEXP-94087-R Monsoon XP (1/8 Off Road Truggy) Blue/Yellow MONSOONXP-94085-BY Red/White/Blue MONSOONXP-94085-RWB Red/Yellow MONSOONXP-94085-RY Tsunami Ultrawide (1/10 Truggy) Blue/Flame TSUNAMIUW-BF-94110W Red/Flame TSUNAMIUW-RF-94110W
Hazard
The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
Incidents and injuries
Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.
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