Product Recall Number: 13-234
Why was Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters recalled?
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
Product Recall Number: 13-234
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-07-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters
Description: The rechargeable battery inside the Fast Lane FA-005 radio control 3-channel helicopter can overheat.
Hazard Description: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 6,500 in the U.S. and 900 in Canada
Incidents: Toys R Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the rechargeable battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the remote-controlled helicopter and return all components to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
Sold At: Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $100.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed