Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 18, 2006 CPSC #07512

Quick answer

Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #07512, announced on December 18, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact thinkgeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.. Affected brand: ThinkGeek Inc..

Hazard

The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."

Affected products

Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)

Recalled brands

ThinkGeek Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Recall date

December 18, 2006

Categories

Toy Helicopters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07512?

CPSC recall #07512 covers Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 18, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."

What is the remedy for recall #07512?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07512 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact thinkgeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Remote-Control-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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