CPSC recall 11-236, announced May 31, 2011, covers Horizon Hobby Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings (about 16,600 units). The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard. The notice cites 312 incident reports and 12 injuries. Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions. Recall contact: call (877) 504-0233, or go to www.bladehelis.com/MCPX.
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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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Horizon Hobby
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-236
- Units
- About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
- Importer
- Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
CPSC product type: Toy Helicopters
Recall 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
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