Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
Recall 07031 · Nov 9, 2006 · Spin Master Toys
46,200
units affected
46,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07031
- Date
- Nov 9, 2006
- Company
- Spin Master Toys
- Units affected
- 46,200
- Product
- Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
- Sold at
- National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled helix remote control micro helicopter?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The controller power supply can overheat, 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.