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

Active Recall Announced January 25, 2011 CPSC #11107

Quick answer

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #11107, announced on January 25, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a family dollar store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Family Dollar Services Inc..

Hazard

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."

Affected products

Remote-controlled toy tanks

Recalled brands

Family Dollar Services Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

January 25, 2011

Categories

Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11107?

CPSC recall #11107 covers Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 25, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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."

What is the remedy for recall #11107?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11107 is consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a family dollar store for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Toy-Tanks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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