Recalls: Flying Discs and Boomerangs

February 24, 2006 Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard

The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging. Read more.


March 3, 2005 QSP, Inc. Recall of Flying Saucer Toys

Flying Saucer battery-powered toys with model numbers 83153 and 3321 consist of a 9-inch diameter foam saucer with a rechargeable motor at its hub with a plastic propeller under the motor. The Flying Saucer is a foam ring with seven ribs or blades between the hub and the outer ring. The propeller rotates inside the circumference of the foam ring. The toy comes with a plastic hand-held "thrust transmitter" that is used to activate and control the speed of the saucer. Each toy also comes with an AC adapter for recharging the saucer's batteries. No other models are affected. Distributed through: School fund-raising programs nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004. None of the recalled units were sold at retail. Manufactured In: China and Hong Kong Remedy: Schools and fundraising officials have received notification of this recall. Consumers can return the product for a replacement prize of equal value. Consumer Contact: For more information, and assistance in identifying the recalled toys, consumers can contact QSP Inc. at (800) 966-4540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Read more.