Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-02-24). Hazards: fire, burn. About 180,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06531 |
| Published | 2006-02-24 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-05 |
| Product category | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products | Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control) |
| Firms | Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass. (importer); QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 180,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30. |
Description
The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.
Hazard
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.
Incidents and injuries
There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
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