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RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireJan 26, 2010
Recalled Toy Helicopter
Recalled Toy Helicopter

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Hazard

The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a fire that started while a store demo toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.

Sold on

RadioShack stores, RadioShack dealer franchise stores nationwide and at www.radioshack.com from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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