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Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard

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Recall Date:
February 24, 2006

Recall Details

February 24, 2006
Alert #06-531

 

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)

Units: About 180,000

Importer/Distributor: Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.

Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Hazard: The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.

Description: The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.

Sold by: QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.

Manufactured In: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.

 

Picture of Recalled Flying Saucer Toys

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