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Product Recall
Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
Recall Date: May 31st, 2011
Type: Hobby
Units: About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
Hazards: The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
Description
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 NameSizeModel 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
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Consumer Contact:
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 atwww.bladehelis.com/MCPXInjuries:
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.
Retailers:
Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
Importers:
Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
