Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire
Recall 08315 · Jun 26, 2008 · Westminster Inc.
102,000
units affected
102,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08315
- Date
- Jun 26, 2008
- Company
- Westminster Inc.
- Units affected
- 102,000
- Product
- Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.
What can happen
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Westminster Inc. has received seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thunder wolf remote controlled indoor helicopters?
Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns 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.