Family Dollar Stores Recall Remote Controlled Toy Tanks

Family Dollar Stores Inc. is recalling about 67,000 remote-controlled toy tanks. The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Family Dollar has received five reports of the controllers overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

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."

Family Dollar stores sold the tanks nationwide from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5. They were made in China.

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

For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com