Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
CPSC Recall #07-031 — November 8, 2006
Product
Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 46,200 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter. The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Name of Product: Helix Remote Control Micro HelicopterUnits: About 46,200Manufacturer: Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, CanadaHazard: The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.Description and Models: The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end-to-end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.Sold at: National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com.
Hazard
The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Units Affected
About 46,200
Sold At
National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
Manufacturer
Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Manufactured In
China