Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 07512 · announced December 18, 2006 · Thinkgeek · 1,600 units affected
The product
The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."
The hazard
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact ThinkGeek at (888) 433-5788 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the firm at recall@thinkgeek.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.