Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

Active Recall Announced June 10, 2011 CPSC #11243

Quick answer

Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores is CPSC recall #11243, announced on June 10, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any rite aid store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Excite USA.

Hazard

The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.

Affected products

Military Copters

Recalled brands

Excite USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.

Recall date

June 10, 2011

Categories

Toy Helicopters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11243?

CPSC recall #11243 covers Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 10, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.

What is the remedy for recall #11243?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11243 is consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any rite aid store for a full 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 Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores 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/Excite-USA-Recalls-Toy-Helicopters-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Rite-Aid-Stores. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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