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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
Remote-Controlled Helicopter
Toys |
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Units: |
About 30,000 |
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Importer: |
Soft Air USA Inc., of
Grapevine, Texas |
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Hazard: |
The rechargeable battery
contained inside the helicopter
can catch fire during charging,
igniting the helicopter and
nearby combustible materials.
This poses a burn or fire hazard
to consumers. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
Soft Air USA has received six
reports of helicopters igniting,
including one minor injury. |
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Description: |
This recall involves the
remote-controlled helicopter toy
"Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item
number 91001. The helicopter
comes with a transmitter that
controls and recharges the
helicopter. The helicopter is
made of foam and plastic and
measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½
inches. The transmitter measures
about 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches.
"Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are
printed on the packaging. The
item number is printed above the
UPC label. |
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Sold at: |
Sporting goods stores and other
retailers nationwide from May
2007 through December 2007 for
about $30. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should immediately
stop using the recalled toy
helicopter and return it to the
retailer where it was purchased
for a full refund. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information, call
Soft Air USA collect at (817)
210-4181 between 8:30 a.m.
and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or e-mail the company at
Bhook@softairusa.com. |
