Family Dollar Stores Recall Tough Treadz Auto Carrier Toy Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 15069 · Feb 4, 2015 · Family Dollar Stores
254,000
units affected
254,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15069
- Date
- Feb 4, 2015
- Company
- Family Dollar Stores
- Units affected
- 254,000
- Product
- Tough Treadz Auto Carrier
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves a plastic toy truck with a plastic case that holds 6 die-cast metal toy cars in assorted colors. The truck is 14 inches long x 3 inches wide x 5 inches high. The cab of the truck comes in black, blue or red. The package is labeled as "Tough Treadz Auto Carrier" and has a white sticker in the upper right-hand corner with "$5" and "SKU 1004247" printed in red. The UPC code appears on a label on the back stating "Made in China." The following UPC codes are included in this recall: 678565114083, 678565114090, 678565114106.
What can happen
The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy sets, take them away and return them to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2014 through December 2014 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tough treadz auto carrier?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy sets, take them away and return them to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.