Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 11107 · announced January 25, 2011 · Family Dollar Services · 67,000 units affected
The product
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."
The hazard
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.