Recall 05-547, published March 3, 2005
Battery-Powered Flying Saucer Toys
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
9-INCHCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 9-INCH.
Which products are included?
Flying Saucer battery-powered toys with model numbers 83153 and 3321 consist of a 9-inch diameter foam saucer with a rechargeable motor at its hub, and a plastic propeller under the motor. The Flying Saucer is a foam ring with seven ribs or blades between the hub and the outer ring. The propeller rotates inside the circumference of the foam ring. The toy comes with a plastic hand-held "thrust transmitter" that is used to activate and control the speed of the saucer. Each toy also comes with an AC adapter for recharging the saucer's batteries. No other models are affected.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Flying Saucer can overheat while charging, resulting in the plastic motor cover starting to melt, creating a risk of burns to children handling the toy.
Official remedy
Schools and fundraising officials have received notification of this recall. Consumers can return the product for a replacement prize of equal value.
- Brand
- QSP Inc., Pleasantville, N.Y.
- Recall published
- March 3, 2005
- Category
- Children & Toys
- Units
- 555
- Sold at / sales period
- School fund-raising programs nationwide, from August 2004 through September 2004. None of the recalled units were sold at retail.
