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Consumer product recall

Remote-controlled Banshee Helicopter with Lights

Starting date:
May 1, 2013
Posting date:
May 1, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-28973

Affected products

Remote-controlled Banshee Helicopter with Lights

Product description

This recall involves the Series 3CH-777 3 Channel Remote-Controlled Banshee Helicopter with Lights. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow colour combinations and measure about 48 centimetres (19 inches) long and 15 centimetres (6 inches) high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly.

They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. “Fly Dragonfly” and SKU number 51727 are printed on the product packaging. “Date of Production: June 2011,” “Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.,” and “Distributor MTG Inc.” is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control.

Hazard identified

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.

Midwest Trading Group, Inc. in the United States has received one report of a helicopter overheating with flames coming from the helicopter and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Neither Health Canada nor Tech Electronic Services has received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.

For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see Toy Safety.

Number sold

Approximately 300 units of the recalled helicopters were sold at various retailers in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled helicopters were sold from October 2011 to December 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.
CHINA
Distributor
Tech Electronic Services
Lindsay
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Tech Electronic Services for a full credit or replacement.

For more information, consumers may contact Tech Electronic Services toll-free at 1-888-883-2704 from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. For service in French, please email the company.