CPSC recall 08-318, announced July 1, 2008, covers Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles (about 1,400 units). 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 notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control. Recall contact: call (602) 454-6445, or go to www.redcatracing.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Redcat Racing
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-318
- Units
- About 1,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400.
- Distributor
- Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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