RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10121 · Jan 26, 2010 · RadioShack
20,800
units affected
20,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10121
- Date
- Jan 26, 2010
- Company
- RadioShack
- Units affected
- 20,800
- Product
- Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.
What can happen
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a fire that started while a store demo toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- RadioShack stores, RadioShack dealer franchise stores nationwide and at www.radioshack.com from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled danbar knight hawk toy helicopters?
Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire 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.