Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores
CPSC recall 11243 · announced June 10, 2011 · Excite · 24,000 units affected
The product
The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.
The hazard
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
Sold at: Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Excite USA toll free at (866) 791-4754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Excite-Limited.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.