CPSC recall 06-531, announced February 24, 2006, covers Creative Innovations & Sourcing Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control) (about 180,000 units). The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire. The notice cites 56 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents and injuries
There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-531
- Units
- About 180,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.
- Importer
- Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.
- Distributor
- QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
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