Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
USToy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Battery Operated Toy "Speed Boats"
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Toy-Boats-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/357da47d79f84c64b7cbda90c49d9bae.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toy Speed Boat |
| Hazards › Name | The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Dollar General has received two reports of the batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Battery Operated Toy "Speed Boats" |
| Products › Type | Toy Boats |
| Products › Category I D | 2186 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200,000 |
| Recall I D | 4960 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-15T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09012 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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