October 15, 2008: Dollar General Toy Speed Boat Recall

Recall Reason

The recalled boats come in several colors and designs; the image here represents just one.

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc. is recalling more than 200,000 battery-operated toy speedboats. The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat and posing a burn hazard to consumers; two incidents have been reported already.

Do You Own These Toy Boats?

Click here to read the official release.

The recalled toy speed boats are lightweight plastic toy boats supported by an inflatable hull with "outboard" motors on them. The motor uses two AA batteries. The toy boat measures about 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and comes in various colors and designs.

Manufactured in China, the toys were sold at Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

For additional information call Dollar General at 1-800-678-9258 between 9 AM and 6 PM ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollargeneral.com.