CPSCFebruary 12, 2008

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Why was Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company 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-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Company
Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
Quantity
About 30,000
Sold at
Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Recall date
February 12, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 ½ inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.

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