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CPSCRecalled May 31, 2011 · #11236

Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Hazard

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

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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 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

Product details

Product
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
Type
Toy Helicopters
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
BLH3580, BLH3500, BLH3514
UPCs
Sold at
Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

View the official CPSC notice