Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-10). Hazards: laceration. Models: 9009935. About 24,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11243 |
| Published | 2011-06-10 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-26 |
| Product category | Toy Helicopters |
| Products | Military Copters |
| Firm named in the title | Excite USA |
| Firms | Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 24,000 |
| Model numbers | 9009935 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00680108044474 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7. |
Description
The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.
Hazard
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
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