Horizon Hobby · Recalled
Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
- Reports
- 312
- Injuries
- 12
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10–$220
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Incident log
Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, resulting in 12 laceration injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT on Saturdays, and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or visit the website at www.bladehelis.com/MCPX
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 MAY 31 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
