CPSC2006-02-24
Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.
Hazard
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.
Sold at
QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.
Affected count
About 180,000
Injuries reported
There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Remote-Control-Flying-Saucers-Sold-by-QVC-Recalled-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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