Toy Boats recall: Burn Hazard
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Toy Boats recalled?
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Battery Operated Toy "Speed Boats"
- Company
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
- Quantity
- About 200,000
- Sold at
- Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each.
- Recall date
- October 15, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Dollar General has received two reports of the batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.