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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.

Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters
Here's product recall specific data for Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters.

  • 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