Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 07031 · announced November 9, 2006 · Spin Master Toys · 46,200 units affected
The product
The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.
The hazard
The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
Sold at: National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.