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Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #13159, announced on April 2, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations and measure about 19 inches long and 6 inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the product packaging. "Date of Production: June 2011," "Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.," and "Distributor MTG Inc." is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control. The remedy is consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact midwest trading group for instructions on receiving a full refund.. Affected brands: Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., Midwest Trading Group, Inc., Addison, Ill..
This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations and measure about 19 inches long and 6 inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the product packaging. "Date of Production: June 2011," "Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.," and "Distributor MTG Inc." is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control.
Affected products
Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters
Recalled brands
Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., Midwest Trading Group, Inc., Addison, Ill.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact Midwest Trading Group for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Recall date
April 2, 2013
CPSC recall #13159 covers Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 2, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations and measure about 19 inches long and 6 inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the product packaging. "Date of Production: June 2011," "Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.," and "Distributor MTG Inc." is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control.
The CPSC remedy for recall #13159 is consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact midwest trading group for instructions on receiving a full 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/2013/Remote-Controlled-Helicopters-Recalled-by-Midwest-Trading-Group. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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