Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-05-31 · 11236
Hazards
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
11236
Date
2011-05-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
Importer(s)
Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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