Recalls / 2006-11-09

Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard

07031 · Recalled 2006-11-09 · CPSC page

Recalled Helicopter Toy and Remote Control

Description

The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter		About 46,200

Parties

Manufacturer: Spin Master Toys
Made in: China
Sold at: National retailers

Consumer contact

For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com

Source: CPSC recall 07031. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.