CPSC recall 16-194, announced June 10, 2016, covers Auldey Toys North America Sky Rover toys (about 325,000 units). The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 35 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord. Recall contact: call 844-303-8936, go to www.AuldeyToys.us, or email aeroproducts@auldey.us.
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UPC or product codes
848533002098The item number is printed on a white sticker on the toy's packaging.
Which products are included?
This recall involves yellow USB charging cords sold with Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rover remote-controlled flying toys. The toy is shaped like ball with two blades on top, wings on the side and measures about 3 ½ inches tall by 5 inches wide. They are operated by a small one-channel remote control unit. The following item numbers are included in the recall: YW859110-2, YW859110-3, YW859110-5, YW859110-6 or TTYW859110-5. The item number is printed on a white sticker on the toy's packaging. They were sold in red, orange and citron green. Only yellow USB charging cords are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 35 reports of charging cords overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Auldey Toys North America
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 16-194
- Units
- About 325,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart and other mass merchandisers and independent toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2015 through January 2016 for between $11 and $15.
- Importer
- Auldey Toys North America, of Quincy, Mass.
Sky Rover toys
CPSC product type: Radio-Controlled Airplanes
Recall contact information
Auldey Toys toll-free at 844-303-8936 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at aeroproducts@auldey.us or online at http://www.AuldeyToys.us and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page banner for more information.
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