CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2008-07-01

Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect

08318 · Recalled 2008-07-01 · CPSC page

Recalled Hurricane XP and Hurricane Pro FM Remote Controlled Vehicles
Recalled Hurricane XP and Hurricane Pro FM Remote Controlled Vehicles

Description

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.

Products

NameModelUnits
Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled VehiclesAbout 1,400

Parties

Distributor
Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Made in
China
Sold at
Authorized dealers nationwide, $400.

Consumer 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

More images

Recalled Avalanche XP Remote Controlled Vehicle
Recalled Avalanche XP Remote Controlled Vehicle
Recalled Monsoon XP Remote Controlled Vehicle
Recalled Monsoon XP Remote Controlled Vehicle
Recalled Tsunami Ultrawide Remote Controlled Vehicle
Recalled Tsunami Ultrawide Remote Controlled Vehicle

Source: CPSC recall 08318. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.