Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire

Active Recall Announced June 26, 2008 CPSC #08315

Quick answer

Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire is CPSC recall #08315, announced on June 26, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact westminster inc. for a refund. retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.. Affected brand: Westminster Inc..

Hazard

The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.

Affected products

Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters

Recalled brands

Westminster Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.

Recall date

June 26, 2008

Categories

Toy Helicopters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08315?

CPSC recall #08315 covers Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 26, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #08315?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08315 is consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact westminster inc. for a refund. retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.. 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 Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire 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/2008/Westminster-Inc-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Helicopter-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Fire. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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