Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Active Recall Announced May 31, 2011 CPSC #11236

Quick answer

Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards is CPSC recall #11236, announced on May 31, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514 The remedy is consumers should contact horizon hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.. Affected brand: Horizon Hobby, Inc..

Hazard

Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514

Affected products

Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings

Recalled brands

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

Recall date

May 31, 2011

Categories

Toy Helicopters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11236?

CPSC recall #11236 covers Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 31, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514

What is the remedy for recall #11236?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11236 is consumers should contact horizon hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.. 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 Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards 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/2011/Model-Helicopters-Recalled-by-Horizon-Hobby-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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