Family Dollar Stores recall Tough Treadz auto carrier toy
The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.
Family Dollar Stores recalled about 254,000 Tough Treadz Auto Carrier toys because the die-cast metal cars that come in the carrier have sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard.
This recall involves a plastic toy truck with a plastic case that holds 6 die-cast metal toy cars in assorted colors. The truck is 14 inches long x 3 inches wide x 5 inches high. The cab of the truck comes in black, blue or red. The package is labeled as "Tough Treadz Auto Carrier" and has a white sticker in the upper right-hand corner with "$5" and "SKU 1004247" printed in red. The UPC code appears on a label on the back stating "Made in China." The following UPC codes are included in this recall: 678565114083, 678565114090, 678565114106.
No injuries have been reported. For more information, go to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
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