CPSCGeneral Alert
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at...
Published: June 10, 2011Recall ID: 11243Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Military Copters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Excite-USA-Recalls-Toy-Helicopters-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Rite-Aid-Stores |
| Title | Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11243.11243.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Excite USA toy military helicopters |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries. |
| Products › Name | Military Copters |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 693 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7. |
| Recall Date | 2011-06-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 680108044474 |
| Recall Number | 11243 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |