CPSC2006-12-18
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
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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.
Sold at
ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
Consumer contact
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 recall@thinkgeek.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Remote-Control-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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