Recalls: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
Flying Toy Helicopter Recalled International Playthings NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR RELEASE July 22, 1986 Release # 86-43 Flying Toy Helicopter Being Recalled Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, International Playthings Inc., Bloomfield, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling a flying toy helicopter called "Flying Copter". Approximately 15,000 "Flying Copters" were distributed by the firm between March of 1984 and October 1985. This toy has previously been recalled by other companies who have marketed it. The toy has been imported by many firms and CPSC is involved in contacting each of these firms as quickly as they can be identified. CPSC has investigated accidents in which this toy has been responsible for serious eye injuries and facial lacerations not only to children but adults as well. The "Flying Copter", being recalled by International Playthings, Inc., retailed for $3.50 and is a 7 l/2 inch plastic flying toy helicopter with a hand launching device. The helicopter is mostly white with three red plastic rotor blades. The launching handle is green. Assembly is required before the toy can be flown. It is this assembly which is difficult and if done improperly could allow the rotor blades to come off and strike the user or bystander. Consumers are urged to discontinue use and to return the toy helicopter to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Read more.
Flying Helicopter Toy Recalled by Woolworth NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR RELEASE June 2, 1986 Release # 86-35 Flying Helicopter Toy Being Recalled Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. Woolworth Division of F.W. Woolworth Co., New York, N.Y., is recalling its Flying Helicopter Toy "Summco" No. 127624. Approximately 42,000 "Summco Flying Helicopters" were sold between October 1984 and January 1986 nationwide. The toy is being recalled due to a possible eye injury and facial laceration hazard. Woolworth voluntarily stopped sales of the toy in January 1986. The " Summco " No. 127624 Flying Helicopter, which retailed for approximately $3.00, is a six-inch plastic flying helicopter with a hand launching device. The helicopter is mostly white with red blades; its launching handle is green. "Summco" is printed on the bottom right front of the package. Consumers are urged not to use the helicopter and to return it for a $3.00 refund to their nearest Woolworth store. Read more.
Official Chopper 9 Flying Toy Helicopter Warning NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 1986 Release # 86-11 "Official Chopper 9" Flying Toy Helicopter warned by Whimports Honolulu, Hawaii -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Whimports of Honolulu, Hawaii today warns consumers of a possible hazard associated with the flying of a toy helicopter called "Official Chopper 9". Approximately 30,000 "Official Chopper 9's" were sold between July of 1984 and January 1985 in Hawaii only. The firm and the Commission are aware of four eye and face laceration incidents in which the rotor blades either flew off the toy, striking the user or bystander, or the entire helicopter descended rapidly, striking the person in the face. The incidents happened in October 1984, and Whimports voluntarily stopped sales of the toy in January 1985. The "Official Chopper 9," which retailed for approximately $5.00, is a six-inch plastic flying toy helicopter with a hand launching device. The number 9 is prominently displayed on the cabin of the toy. Assembly is required before the toy can be flown. It is this assembly which is difficult and if done improperly could allow the rotor blades to come off and cause possible facial lacerations or serious eye injury. Consumers are urged to discontinue use and to return either the three rotor blades or the entire toy helicopter to Whimports. Whimports will replace the returned blades with a redesigned rotor assembly and if the entire toy helicopter is returned, it will be replaced with a new toy helicopter with a redesigned rotor assembly. Returns should be mailed to: Whimports, 449 Koula Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Consumers may reach Whimports by calling 537-6079. For further information, they can reach the Consumer Product Safety Commission office in Honolulu, Mr. Donald Ching, 546-7523. Read more.
