Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 28, 2014 CPSC #14091

Quick answer

Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #14091, announced on January 28, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the "500 X" logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the "500 3D" logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼ inches tall and ½ inch wide. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopters and contact horizon hobby for a replacement tail grip and instructions for installation.. Affected brands: Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China, Horizon Hobby Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the "500 X" logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the "500 3D" logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼ inches tall and ½ inch wide.

Affected products

Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters

Recalled brands

Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China, Horizon Hobby Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopters and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement tail grip and instructions for installation.

Recall date

January 28, 2014

Categories

Toy Helicopters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14091?

CPSC recall #14091 covers Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 28, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the "500 X" logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the "500 3D" logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼ inches tall and ½ inch wide.

What is the remedy for recall #14091?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14091 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopters and contact horizon hobby for a replacement tail grip and instructions for installation.. 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 Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard 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/2014/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Helicopters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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