Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
Recall 08318 · Jul 1, 2008 · Redcat Racing
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08318
- Date
- Jul 1, 2008
- Company
- Redcat Racing
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled remote controls were included in the remote cars as shown below. These cars were sold in a variety of colors. The model name and numbers are located on the body of the vehicle or on the retail packaging: Model Description Model Number Hurricane XP (1/8 Road Buggy) Green/Flame HURRICANEXP-GF Orange/Black HURRICANEXP-OB Orange/Flame HURRICANEXP-OF Yellow/Flame HURRICANEXP-YF Hurricane XP Pro(1/8 Road Buggy) Green/Flame-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-GF Silver-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-SB Yellow/Flame-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-YF Avalanche XP (1/8 Off Road Truck) Blue/Yellow AVALANCHEXP-94087-BY Red/Green AVALANCHEXP-94087-RG Red AVALANCHEXP-94087-R Monsoon XP (1/8 Off Road Truggy) Blue/Yellow MONSOONXP-94085-BY Red/White/Blue MONSOONXP-94085-RWB Red/Yellow MONSOONXP-94085-RY Tsunami Ultrawide (1/10 Truggy) Blue/Flame TSUNAMIUW-BF-94110W Red/Flame TSUNAMIUW-RF-94110W
What can happen
The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled redcat racing fm remote controlled vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
What is the hazard?
The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
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.