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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-04-02

Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters

  • Brand Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., of Hong Kong
  • Brand Midwest Trading Group, Inc., Addison, Ill.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777, is being recalled due to a fire and burn hazard. The rechargeable battery inside these helicopters can overheat and ignite, potentially causing fires or burns to consumers or nearby items. The affected helicopters are plastic models measuring about 19 inches long and 6 inches high, available in black and red or black and yellow color combinations. They feature a rounded yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly, and were sold with a remote-control unit and charger. The packaging is marked with "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727, while the remote control has a white label indicating June 2011 production, manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., and distributor MTG Inc.

Consumers who own these helicopters should stop using them immediately and contact Midwest Trading Group for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact Midwest Trading Group for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations and measure about 19 inches long and 6 inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the product packaging. "Date of Production: June 2011," "Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.," and "Distributor MTG Inc." is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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