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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..
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
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.
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.
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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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