Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for
Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
Why was Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for recalled?
The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. Contact: For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com
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
- Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
- Company
- Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
- Quantity
- About 46,200
- Sold at
- National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
- Recall date
- November 9, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.