CPSC2014-04-30
Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits, Spindle Sets Due To Injury Hazard
Avix Technology, Taiwan
Hazard
The main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use. This poses an injury hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopter and contact Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and instructions on how to install them.
Sold at
Independent hobby stores nationwide and online at horizonhobby.com from July 2013 through August 2013. The Pro Series Kit sold for between $800 and $1,250. The Pro Series Combo sold for between $1,350 and $2,320. The replacement spindle set sold for about $13.
Affected count
About 600
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets
Consumer contact
Horizon Hobby, toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com, and click on Product Recalls listed under Legal at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Blade-700-X-Pro-Series-Helicopter-Kits-Spindle-SetsDon't want to check this manually?
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