Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USRemote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 ½ inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.
Affected Products
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Remote-Controlled-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-By-Soft-Air-USA-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ae5d46de4bb349849feac59cc0d25a2d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toy |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7955642210304fe883554056b36bdbcd.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Helicopter Toy Remote Control |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3e0805d66fe645b48663d02261ad1497.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Helicopter Toy Package |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 4202 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2008-02-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 ½ inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label. |
| Recall Number | 08190 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at Bhook@softairusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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