Product Recall Number: 14-165
Why was Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets recalled?
The main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use. This poses an injury hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Product Recall Number: 14-165
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-04-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets
Description: The blades can come off the recalled radio-controlled helicopters. The letter "X" is on the helicopter.
Hazard Description: The main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use. This poses an injury hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 600
Incidents: None
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopter and contact Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and instructions on how to install them.
Sold At: Independent hobby stores nationwide and online at horizonhobby.com from July 2013 through August 2013. The Pro Series Kit sold for between $800 and $1,250. The Pro Series Combo sold for between $1,350 and $2,320. The replacement spindle set sold for about $13.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed