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

Date: January 25, 2011
Company: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

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

Affected Products

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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010

Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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