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Excite USA Toy Helicopters
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Excite USA toll free at (866) 791-4754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Excite-Limited.com
The product
The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.
Details
- Units affected
- About 24,000
- Recall date
- June 10, 2011
- Brand
- Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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