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Family Dollar Recalls Children’s Toy Tanks Due to Fire Hazard
Family Dollar Stores, Inc., of North Carolina is recalling approximately 67,000 children’s remote control tanks because of a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Authentic Heroes Target Practice Tank play set was sold nationwide at Family Dollar Stores between September 2010 and December 2010 for about $5 each.
There have been five reports of the toy’s controller overheating and melting, posing a fire hazard to children. So far, no injuries have been reported. However, parents should immediately take away the toy, remove the batteries and return the tank and controller to the Family Dollar to prevent a fire or injuries from occurring. Full refunds of the toy will be issued upon return.
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