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Product Recall
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
Remote-controlled toy tanks
Recall Date: January 25th, 2011
Type: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
Units: About 67,000
Hazards: The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
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."
Consumer 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.comInjuries:
Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5.
Importers:
Family Dollar Services Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
