CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11814r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 31, 2011

Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT on Saturdays, and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or visit the website at www.bladehelis.com/MCPX

Recall Details

Sold At
Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
Injuries
Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, resulting in 12 laceration injuries.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11236

Product Information

Product Name
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
Product Type
Toy Helicopters
Number of Units
About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
Imported By
Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (877) 504-0233
Website www.bladehelis.com/MCPX
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT on Saturdays, and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or visit the website at www.bladehelis.com/MCPX