Dollar General Merchandising · Recalled
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 200,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled toy speed boats are lightweight plastic toy boats supported by an inflatable hull with "outboard" motors on them. The motor uses two AA batteries. The toy boat measures about 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and comes in various colors and designs.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each.
- Product type
- Toy Boats
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Incident log
Dollar General has received two reports of the batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 15 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.