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Product Recall Number: 11-236

Why was recalled?

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

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  • Product Recall Number: 11-236

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2011-05-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: None Listed

  • Description: The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head.

  • Hazard Description: "The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard."

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: "About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada"

  • Incidents: "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."

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

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

  • Importers: "Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill."

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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