Military Copters
CPSC Recall #11243 — June 9, 2011
Product
Military Copters
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 24,000
Sold At
Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
Manufacturer
Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
Manufactured In
China