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InjuryMay 31, 2011CPSC #11236

Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Brand
Unknown
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
16,600
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.

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