CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 18, 2006

Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

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."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Contact Information

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

Sold At
ThinkGeek.com Web site during November 2006 for about $40.
Injuries
ThinkGeek has received five reports of the battery overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07512

Product Information

Product Name
Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
Product Type
Toy Helicopters
Number of Units
About 1,600
Distributed By
ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 433-5788
Full Contact Information

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