Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-02-12 · 08190
Hazards
The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08190
Date
2008-02-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Importer(s)
Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 ½ inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.