CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 10, 2011

Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
Injuries
Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
Manufacturer
Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11243

Product Information

Product Name
Military Copters
Product Type
Toy Helicopters
Number of Units
About 24,000
Manufacturer Name
Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

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