CPSCGeneral Alert
Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire
Published: June 26, 2008Recall ID: 08315Category: 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
The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.
Affected Products
Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Westminster-Inc-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Helicopter-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Fire |
| Title | Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e8cb5b41c2ba4d97b81c596130cecc45.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Remote-Controlled Toy Helicopter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e238444335844b3ab3b12f2b9f835608.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Underside of Recalled Toy 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 | Westminster Inc. has received seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 102,000 |
| Recall I D | 4357 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Westminster Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall. |
| Recall Number | 08315 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Westminster Inc. at (800) 618-0023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET Friday; visit the company's Web site at www.thunderwolfhelicopter.com; or send an e-mail to info@thunderwolfhelicopter.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |