Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 13234 · Jul 3, 2013 · Toys R Us
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13234
- Date
- Jul 3, 2013
- Company
- Toys R Us
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Fast Lane FA-005 Radio Control 3-Channel Helicopter with Gyro Stabilizer and Charger, model number 5F5F2F5. The model number is printed on the front of the product packaging and on the underside of the helicopter. The double-rotor helicopters are blue and white, approximately 9 inches high and have the Fast Lane logo on the top of the helicopter. They were sold with a remote control unit, a battery charger and a carrying case.
What can happen
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the remote-controlled helicopter and return all components to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toys R Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the rechargeable battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $100.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the remote-controlled helicopter and return all components to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
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.