RadioShack · Recalled
RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 20,800
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.
The file
- Sold at
- RadioShack stores, RadioShack dealer franchise stores nationwide and at www.radioshack.com from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60.
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a fire that started while a store demo toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.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 JAN 26 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.