Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard

The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11107
Affected scope: About 67,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recalled product is the Authentic Heroes Target Practice Tank play set, a remote-con….

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 25, 2011. Reason: The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to …. Verify recall #11107 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: January 25, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11107 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, 5 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.

Product description

This recalled product is the Authentic Heroes Target Practice Tank play set, a remote-controlled green toy tank attached by a cable to a grey battery-powered controller. The controller requires three AAA batteries to power the tank to move forward and backward and the tank turret to rotate and shoot projectiles. The controller is marked "Target Practice Tank Play Set."

Reason for recall

The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11107
Date reported	January 25, 2011
Date initiated	January 25, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 67,000
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 take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take the toy away from children, remove batteries and return the toy to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11107.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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