Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)
CPSC Recall #06-531 — February 23, 2006
Product
Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. is recalling about 180,000 Pro Flying Saucers (Radio Control). The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.Name of Product: Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)Units: About 180,000Importer/Distributor: Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Hazard: The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.Incidents/Injuries: There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.Description: The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.Sold by: QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
Hazard
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.
Units Affected
About 180,000
Sold At
QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.
Importer
Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.
Manufactured In
China