Showing posts with label remote controlled toy helicopter recall fun2fly microcopter. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Remote Controlled Toy Helicopter Recall


Fun2Fly Microcopter Remote Controlled Toy Helicopter is subject to Recall for a fire hazard.



Name of Product: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys

Units: About 30,000

Importer: Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas

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.

Incidents/Injuries: Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.

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 � inches by 2 � inches. The transmitter measures about 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches. �Fun2Fly� and �Microcopter� are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.

Source: USCPSC


So check your remote controlled toy helicopter to see if it is subject to this recall.