Remote-Control Helicopter Toys recall: Burn Hazard
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Remote-Control Helicopter Toys recalled?
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, 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 ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product. Contact: For additional information, contact ThinkGeek at (888) 433-5788 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the firm at [email protected]
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
- Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
- Company
- ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va.
- Quantity
- About 1,600
- Sold at
- ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
- Recall date
- December 18, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."