Remote-controlled helicopter toy recalled
Texas-based company and federal agency warn of battery fire risk
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and a Texas-based company announced a voluntary recall Tuesday of a remote-controlled helicopter toy.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Units: About 30,000
Importer: Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.
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.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it
to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
Customer Contact: For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 717-4300 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at .
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