Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-05-31). Hazards: laceration, impact injury. About 16,600 units in the US and 1,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11236 |
| Published | 2011-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Toy Helicopters |
| Products | Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings |
| Firm named in the title | Horizon Hobby |
| Firms | Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,300 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part. |
Description
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
Hazard
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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