Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-01-25). Hazards: burn. About 67,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11107 |
| Published | 2011-01-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-05 |
| Product category | Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys) |
| Products | Remote-controlled toy tanks |
| Firm named in the title | Family Dollar Stores |
| Firms | Family Dollar Services Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 67,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5. |
Description
This recalled product is the Authentic Heroes Target Practice Tank play set, a remote-controlled green toy tank attached by a cable to a grey battery-powered controller. The controller requires three AAA batteries to power the tank to move forward and backward and the tank turret to rotate and shoot projectiles. The controller is marked "Target Practice Tank Play Set."
Hazard
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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