Family Dollar Stores · Recalled
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 67,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5.
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Family Dollar Services Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Incident log
Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
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
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 JAN 25 2011; last revised JUL 05 2016.