Excite USA Toy Helicopters recall: Laceration Hazard
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores
Why was Excite USA Toy Helicopters recalled?
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Excite USA toll free at (866) 791-4754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Excite-Limited.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 680108044474
- Product
- Military Copters
- Company
- Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
- Quantity
- About 24,000
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
- Recall date
- June 10, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.