Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-573.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-573.
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Family Dollar Stores Nationwide From September 2010 Through December 2010 For About $5. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-573.
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
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Family Dollar Stores Nationwide From September 2010 Through December 2010 For About $5. Recall FAQ
Family Dollar Stores Nationwide From September 2010 Through December 2010 For About $5. is the subject of a toys recall: Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on January 25, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 67,000 units are potentially affected.