Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 08190 · Feb 12, 2008 · Soft Air USA Inc.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08190
- Date
- Feb 12, 2008
- Company
- Soft Air USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 ½ inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.
What can happen
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled remote-controlled helicopter toys?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire 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.