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Remote-controlled toy tanks

CPSC Recall #11107 — January 24, 2011

Recall #11107 Date: January 24, 2011 Remedy: Refund

Product

Remote-controlled toy tanks

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 67,000

Sold At

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

Importer

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

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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