Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09012 · Oct 15, 2008 · Dollar General Merchandising Inc.
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09012
- Date
- Oct 15, 2008
- Company
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc.
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Battery Operated Toy "Speed Boats"
- Product type
- Toy Boats
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled toy speed boats are lightweight plastic toy boats supported by an inflatable hull with "outboard" motors on them. The motor uses two AA batteries. The toy boat measures about 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and comes in various colors and designs.
What can happen
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dollar General has received two reports of the batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled battery operated toy "speed boats"?
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.