Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 07512 · Dec 18, 2006 · ThinkGeek Inc.
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07512
- Date
- Dec 18, 2006
- Company
- ThinkGeek Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."
What can happen
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled remote-control dragonfly king hx-242 helicopter (also known as the micro r/c helicopter)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard 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.