Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
Source: CPSC Recall #08318
Recall Date
2008-07-01
Manufacturer
Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Units Affected
About 1,400
Products Involved
Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.
Reported Injuries
Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.
Sold At
Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28