Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
USRemote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
Recalling Firm: Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Remote-Control-Helix-Micro-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-for-Burn-Hazard- |
| Title | Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1575792bdd384303b84fb7919cbda112.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Helicopter Toy and Remote Control |
| Hazards › Name | The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns. |
| Products › Name | Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 46,200 |
| Recall I D | 3485 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2006-11-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07031 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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