CPSC recall · Reported July 1, 2008
Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
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.
Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. recalled The recalled remote controls were included in the remote cars as shown below. These cars ….
Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect was recalled by Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. in July 1, 2008. Reason: The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a repla…. Verify recall #08318 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. issued this CPSC recall-The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury….
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- July 1, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08318 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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 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
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08318 |
| Date reported | July 1, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 1, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Affected scope | About 1,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
- Check the recall number (08318) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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