Toys R Us · Recalled
Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
- Units
- About 6,500 in the U.S. and 900 in Canada
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves the Fast Lane FA-005 Radio Control 3-Channel Helicopter with Gyro Stabilizer and Charger, model number 5F5F2F5. The model number is printed on the front of the product packaging and on the underside of the helicopter. The double-rotor helicopters are blue and white, approximately 9 inches high and have the Fast Lane logo on the top of the helicopter. They were sold with a remote control unit, a battery charger and a carrying case.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $100.
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Incident log
Toys R Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the rechargeable battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the remote-controlled helicopter and return all components to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Sundays, or online at www.toysrus.com and click on "About Us," then select "Safety" at the top of the page, and then "Click here" under Product Recalls for more information.
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 JUL 03 2013; last revised APR 28 2016.
