Spin Master Toys · Recalled
Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 46,200
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Canada
Incident log
Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 09 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.