CPSCGeneral Alert
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Published: December 18, 2006Recall ID: 07512Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Remote-Control-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/083e3b45b19e4bbe87251fe0588b33eb.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Toy Helicopter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/72d4d01ecfad4b1f9c12e31cbb4e9f03.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Toy Helicopter Packaging |
| Hazards › Name | The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter) |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 |
| Recall I D | 3785 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2006-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Distributors › Name | ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va. |
| Recall Number | 07512 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |