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Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

  • Excite USA toy military helicopters
Name of Product:
Military Copters
Hazard:
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 10, 2011
Units:
About 24,000
Consumer 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

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.

Sold At:
Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
Manufacturer(s):
Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-243

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