November 9, 2006
Spin Master Toys is recalling about 36,000 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopters. The power supply controller can overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end-to-end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage.
This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.
The toys were sold at national retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
