Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16194 · Jun 10, 2016 · Auldey Toys
325,000
units affected
325,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16194
- Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Company
- Auldey Toys
- Units affected
- 325,000
- Product
- Sky Rover toys
- Product type
- Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves yellow USB charging cords sold with Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rover remote-controlled flying toys. The toy is shaped like ball with two blades on top, wings on the side and measures about 3 ½ inches tall by 5 inches wide. They are operated by a small one-channel remote control unit. The following item numbers are included in the recall: YW859110-2, YW859110-3, YW859110-5, YW859110-6 or TTYW859110-5. The item number is printed on a white sticker on the toy's packaging. They were sold in red, orange and citron green. Only yellow USB charging cords are included in this recall.
What can happen
The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 35 reports of charging cords overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart and other mass merchandisers and independent toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2015 through January 2016 for between $11 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sky rover toys?
Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.
What is the hazard?
The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.