Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06531 · announced February 24, 2006 · Creative Innovations & Sourcing · 180,000 units affected
The product
The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.
The hazard
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
Sold at: QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.