Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 11236 · announced May 31, 2011 · Horizon Hobby · 16,600 units affected
The product
Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514
The hazard
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, resulting in 12 laceration injuries.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT on Saturdays, and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or visit the website at www.bladehelis.com/MCPX
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.