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Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled February 12, 2008 · CPSC recall 08190 · Remote-Controlled

Recalled Remote-Controlled Helicopter ToyRecalled Helicopter Toy Remote ControlRecalled Helicopter Toy Package
Hazard
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 30,000
Incidents / injuries
Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.

Description

This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 ½ inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at [email protected]

Product
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Imported by
Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
Retailers
Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Made in
China

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