CPSC recall 15-069, announced February 4, 2015, covers Family Dollar Services Tough Treadz Auto Carrier (about 254,000 units). The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy sets, take them away and return them to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 547-0359, or go to www.familydollar.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.
UPC or product codes
678565114083678565114090678565114106The package is labeled as "Tough Treadz Auto Carrier" and has a white sticker in the upper right-hand corner with "$5" and "SKU 1004247" printed in red.
Which products are included?
This recall involves a plastic toy truck with a plastic case that holds 6 die-cast metal toy cars in assorted colors. The truck is 14 inches long x 3 inches wide x 5 inches high. The cab of the truck comes in black, blue or red. The package is labeled as "Tough Treadz Auto Carrier" and has a white sticker in the upper right-hand corner with "$5" and "SKU 1004247" printed in red. The UPC code appears on a label on the back stating "Made in China." The following UPC codes are included in this recall: 678565114083, 678565114090, 678565114106.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No reported injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy sets, take them away and return them to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 15-069
- Units
- About 254,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Family Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2014 through December 2014 for about $5.
- Importer
- Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Tough Treadz Auto Carrier
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
Recall contact information
Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.familydollar.com, then click on Product Recalls in the Help section at the bottom of the page.
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