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Product recall · CPSCJuly 1, 2008Worth checking
Redcat Racing Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
Who to 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
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400
- Recall date
- July 1, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.
Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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