Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defec...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Redcat-Racing-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Toy-Vehicles-Due-to-Remote-Control-Defect |
| Title | Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7f6b60746d6443cab57ba7117666d6aa.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hurricane XP and Hurricane Pro FM Remote Controlled Vehicles |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5ac5f44bcb884996a78be2f323e5d528.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Avalanche XP Remote Controlled Vehicle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/396235130f4e4a9694158a46492a1314.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Monsoon XP Remote Controlled Vehicle |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7a2c373bf0754a4f8af9b4a4b0d0c98d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Tsunami Ultrawide Remote Controlled Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Toy Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 2208 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 4360 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Distributors › Name | Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Recall Number | 08318 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Redcat Racing Co. collect at (602) 454-6445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or at www.redcatracing.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |