Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores
What was recalled
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.
Injuries
Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
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