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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-05-31

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

Is my product affected?

Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings

  • Brand Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.

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

What happened

Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade mCP X model helicopters because the main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, creating a risk of impact and laceration injuries. The recalled products include the Bind-N-Fly Helicopter (model BLH3580, 9.65 inches long), the Ready to Fly Helicopter with transmitter (model BLH3500, 9.65 inches long), and Main Blade Grips with Bearings replacement parts (model BLH3514, 0.6 inches rotor diameter). These helicopters have red or blue canopies with "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides, and model numbers can be found printed on the underside of product boxes near the barcode.

Consumers who own affected helicopters should contact Horizon Hobby to receive free replacement main rotor grips and do-it-yourself installation instructions.

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

Hazard

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

Details from the source

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

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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