CPSC2005-03-03
CPSC and QSP, Inc., Announce Recall of Flying Saucer Toys
QSP Inc., Pleasantville, N.Y.
Hazard
The Flying Saucer can overheat while charging, resulting in the plastic motor cover starting to melt, creating a risk of burns to children handling the toy.
Remedy
Schools and fundraising officials have received notification of this recall. Consumers can return the product for a replacement prize of equal value.
Sold at
School fund-raising programs nationwide, from August 2004 through September 2004. None of the recalled units were sold at retail.
Affected count
555
Injuries reported
QSP has received five reports of overheating. There have been no reports of injury.
Manufactured in
China, Hong Kong
Products
Battery-Powered Flying Saucer Toys
Consumer contact
For more information, and assistance in identifying the recalled toys, consumers can contact QSP Inc. at (800) 966-4540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
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