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Remote-controlled helicopter toy recalled

Texas-based company and federal agency warn of battery fire risk

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updated 8:10 a.m. ET Feb. 12, 2008

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

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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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