Dollar General is recalling about 27,000 orange remote-controlled toy excavators and shovel loaders. The toy's remote control can short circuit and overheat, which creates a risk of fire or burns to children. There have been five reports of the remote controls overheating, though no injuries have been reported. These toys were sold exclusively at Dollar General stores and online from July 2015 through December 2015 for approximately $10.
A short circuit in the handheld remote control can cause the device to overheat rapidly, posing fire and burn hazards to anyone holding or near the controller. Five incidents of overheating have already been reported.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Dollar General for a full refund.
Dollar General remote control toy excavator
Dollar General remote control shovel loader
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response