Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to
Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Why was Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to recalled?
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions. Contact: For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT on Saturdays, and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or visit the website at www.bladehelis.com/MCPX
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
- Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
- Company
- Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
- Recall date
- May 31, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, resulting in 12 laceration injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514