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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 26, 2010CPSC #10121

RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
20,800
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.

Hazard

The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of a fire that started while a store demo toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • RadioShack stores, RadioShack dealer franchise stores nationwide and at www.radioshack.com from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60.

Photos

Recalled Toy Helicopter
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