Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for
Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Why was Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for recalled?
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord. Contact: For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)
- Company
- Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass., QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 180,000
- Sold at
- QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.
- Recall date
- February 24, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.