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

Name of Product:
Remote-controlled toy tanks
Hazard:
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 25, 2011
Units:
About 67,000
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.com

Recall Details

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."

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold Exclusively At:
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5.
Importer(s):

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

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-107

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