Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Recall 11236 · May 31, 2011 · Horizon Hobby, Inc.
16,600
units affected
16,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11236
- Date
- May 31, 2011
- Company
- Horizon Hobby, Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,600
- Product
- Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514
What can happen
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, resulting in 12 laceration injuries.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blade mcp x bind-n fly and ready to fly remote control model helicopters and replacement blade mcp x main blade grips with bearings?
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
What is the hazard?
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
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.