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Product name Remote-controlled toy tanks
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. 
Problem The tanks controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. 
Distribution Family Dollar stores nationwide 
Company 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 firms website at www.familydollar.com. Photos are available at: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11107.html 
Dates sold Sold from September 2010 through December 2010 for about $5. 
Date posted 01/25/2011 
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