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Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled December 18, 2006 · CPSC recall 07512 · Remote-Control

Recalled Toy HelicopterRecalled Toy Helicopter Packaging
Hazard
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.
Units
About 1,600
Incidents / injuries
ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Contact

For additional information, contact ThinkGeek at (888) 433-5788 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product
Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
Distributed by
ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va.
Retailers
ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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