Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

Hazard

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.

Product description

The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.

Sold on

Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Excite USA toll free at (866) 791-4754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Excite-Limited.com

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