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Dollar General Recalls Construction Truck Toy Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General

Reported: February 4, 2016 Initiated: February 4, 2016 #16092

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The toy truck's remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Dollar General for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 27,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The toy truck's remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Dollar General for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 4, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16092.