CPSC recall 16-092, announced February 4, 2016, covers Dollar General Toy trucks (about 27,000 units). The toy truck's remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Dollar General for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-678-9258, go to www.dollargeneral.com, or email custsv@dollargeneral.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
0043000054903000400001622537Which products are included?
This recall involves a toy excavator and a shovel loader. The remote-controlled plastic toys are orange with black and orange wheels. Both have tracking code 90RWE15 marked on the back of the battery compartment. UPC number 00430000549030 can be found on the bottom of the packaging. Power, Shovel Loader and Super Power are printed on stickers located on the side of the excavator. UPC 00400001622537 can be found on the bottom of the packaging. 6000Kg Peakload, FL-330 Deluxe Crane, and Crane Super Truck are printed on stickers located on the side of the shovel loader.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy truck's remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Dollar General has received five reports of the toy's remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Dollar General for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dollar General
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 16-092
- Units
- About 27,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar General stores nationwide and online at www.dollargeneral.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $10.
- Importer
- Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
- Distributor
- Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Toy trucks
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
Recall contact information
Dollar General at 800-678-9258 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at custsv@dollargeneral.com or online at www.dollargeneral.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page under the Help section for more information.
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