From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-371062-808493
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Thunder Wolf" Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters
Units: About 102,000
Importer/Distributor: Westminster Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat.
This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of
fire or burns to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Westminster Inc. has received seven reports of
overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of
flames and two reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is
made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches.
"TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in
multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a
separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China"
stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007
for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled
helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will
not accept returns or provide a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Westminster Inc.
at (800) 618-0023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET Friday; visit the company's Web site at
www.thunderwolfhelicopter.com; or send an e-mail to
info@thunderwolfhelicopter.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08315.html