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Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsDec 18, 2006
Recalled Toy Helicopter
Recalled Toy Helicopter
Recalled Toy Helicopter Packaging
Recalled Toy Helicopter Packaging

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."

Sold on

ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact ThinkGeek at (888) 433-5788 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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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