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Fall / CollapseJune 10, 2011CPSC #11243

Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
24,000
Remedy
refund

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.

Photos

Excite USA toy military helicopters
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