Safety regulator, Lite Machines Corp. Announce Recall of Motor Speed Controller
Recall 02514 · Dec 31, 2001 · Lite Machines Corporation
375
units affected
375
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02514
- Date
- Dec 31, 2001
- Company
- Lite Machines Corporation
- Units affected
- 375
- Product
- Fusion 35 speed controllers (shipped with Corona electric helicopter kits)
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The Fusion 35 speed controller, a small printed circuit board with wires extending from either side, is packed in a clear plastic bag separate from other radio system components, and carries the identification "Fusion 35 #30499" on its front plate.
What can happen
The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controller. In certain instances, a malfunctioning IC chip can cause the helicopter motor to turn on for the several seconds before the power is disconnected, which can damage the helicopter or cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should send the Fusion 35 speed controller to Lite Machines for a diagnostic test by the manufacturer. If the unit is defective, it will be replaced free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There were three incidents where the motor came on for several seconds and damaged the helicopter. There have been no injuries.
- Sold at
- These components were sold with the electric helicopter kits at hobby shops, from November 2001 through December 2001, for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fusion 35 speed controllers (shipped with corona electric helicopter kits)?
Consumers should send the Fusion 35 speed controller to Lite Machines for a diagnostic test by the manufacturer. If the unit is defective, it will be replaced free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controller. In certain instances, a malfunctioning IC chip can cause the helicopter motor to turn on for the several seconds before the power is.
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.