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Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control DefectDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: 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.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles Units: About 1,400 Distributor: Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. 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. Incidents/Injuries: Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported. 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 Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control. 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 Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/17/2008 Reason: The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/17/2008 Reason: When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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