Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-01-25 · 11107
Hazards
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
11107
Date
2011-01-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Remote-controlled toy tanks
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5.
Importer(s)
Family Dollar Services Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
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."