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Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard

  • Recalled Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
Name of Product:
Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
Hazard:

The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 09, 2006
Units:

About 46,200

Consumer Contact

For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 46,200 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter. The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. 

Name of Product: Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter

Units: About 46,200

Manufacturer: Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada

Hazard: The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.

Description and Models: The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end-to-end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.

Sold at: National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.

Sold At:
National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
Manufacturer(s):
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
07-031

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