CPSCGeneral Alert
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Haza...
Published: September 10, 2008Recall ID: 08395Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the "Protocol" remote-controlled mini helicopter toys with model number starting with 1442. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 7 inches long. "Protocol" is printed on the tail and on the side of the helicopter. "1442-X" can be found on the packaging. The remote-control component measures 5 1/2 inches by 4 3/4 inches.
Affected Products
Protocol Remote-Controlled Mini Helicopter Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Remote-Controlled-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-by-Protocol-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/478327a658784005a37d656d8dcb3789.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Remote-Controlled Mini Helicopter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc8236976cf0430890571abdb170346e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Remote-Controlled Mini Helicopter |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received nine reports of incidents of the helicopter overheating, including one minor burn to a consumer's fingertip. |
| Products › Name | Protocol Remote-Controlled Mini Helicopter Toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 78,000 |
| Recall I D | 4429 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact the firm for information on how to receive a replacement helicopter. |
| Importers › Name | Ashley Collection Inc., d.b.a. Protocol, of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for between $30 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the "Protocol" remote-controlled mini helicopter toys with model number starting with 1442. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 7 inches long. "Protocol" is printed on the tail and on the side of the helicopter. "1442-X" can be found on the packaging. The remote-control component measures 5 1/2 inches by 4 3/4 inches. |
| Recall Number | 08395 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Protocol at (800) 261-1193 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, or visit the company's Web site at www.protocoldesign.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |