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Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Date: October 15, 2008
Company: Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.

Affected Products

The recalled toy speed boats are lightweight plastic toy boats supported by an inflatable hull with "outboard" motors on them. The motor uses two AA batteries. The toy boat measures about 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and comes in various colors and designs.

Why Was This Recalled?

The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each.

Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report