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Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled January 25, 2011 · CPSC recall 11107 · Family Dollar Stores

Hazard

The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 67,000

Incidents / injuries

Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

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."

What 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.

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

Product

Remote-controlled toy tanks

Imported by

Family Dollar Services Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Retailers

Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →