Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA
By: Shannon Bruffett
Updated: March 4, 2008
About 30,000 Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.
This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches. "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.
They were sold at sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
