Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
What's being recalled
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
Units: About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
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
The problem, in CPSC's words
The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
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.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
How to contact the company
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11236, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.