Family Dollar recalls remote-controlled toy tanks that can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. Consumers should remove batteries and return toys for a full refund.
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Family Dollar is recalling remote-controlled toy tanks because their controllers can overheat and melt, creating a burn hazard. This affects toys sold with the label 'Target Practice Tank Play Set' that require AAA batteries.
The controller can overheat and melt when used, potentially causing burns to children. This happens because the controller requires three AAA batteries to power the toy, and overheating can occur if the batteries are not properly managed.
Children who own the recalled toy tanks are most at risk. Parents or caregivers should take the toys away from children immediately.
Look for the toy labeled 'Target Practice Tank Play Set' with a remote-controlled green tank attached to a grey controller. The controller uses three AAA batteries.
Remove the toy from children to prevent potential burns from the overheating controller.
Take out the three AAA batteries from the controller to eliminate the burn hazard.
Bring the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
The controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to children.
Look for the toy labeled 'Target Practice Tank Play Set' with a remote-controlled green tank attached to a grey controller that uses three AAA batteries.
Yes, you must return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Family Dollar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 573 — Family Dollar Remote-controlled toy tanks Hello, I own a Remote-controlled toy tanks that is covered by recall 573 from Family Dollar. The official recall notice states: Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
