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Recalled Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter) -
Recalled Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter) Packaging
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
About 1,600
For additional information, contact ThinkGeek at (888) 433-5788 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the firm at recall@thinkgeek.com.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopters (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter). The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Name of Product: Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
Units: About 1,600
Distributor: ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va.
Hazard: The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."
Sold Exclusively: ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact ThinkGeek at (888) 433-5788 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also e-mail the firm at recall@thinkgeek.com.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.
ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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