Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard

Recalled November 9, 2006 · CPSC recall 07031 · Remote

Recalled Helicopter Toy and Remote Control

Hazard

The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Units

About 46,200

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

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

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

Product

Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter

Manufacturer(s)

Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada

Retailers

National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.

Made in

China

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