Soft Air USA · Recalled
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn 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.
- Units
- About 30,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
Incident log
Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at Bhook@softairusa.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 FEB 12 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
