Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
What's being recalled
Remote-controlled toy tanks
Units: About 67,000
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 problem, in CPSC's words
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11107, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.