The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·08190·Announced 2008-02-12

Soft Air USA Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Fire Hazards

Soft Air USA is recalling Fun2Fly Microcopter remote-controlled helicopter toys because the rechargeable battery can catch fire during charging, posing a burn and fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported ignitions and one minor injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Soft Air USA Inc. is recalling approximately 30,000 remote-controlled helicopter toys, specifically the "Fun2Fly Microcopter" with item number 91001. The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard: the rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, which may ignite the helicopter and nearby combustible materials.

The recalled helicopters are made of foam and plastic and measure about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. They come with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The "Fun2Fly" and "Microcopter" names are printed on the packaging, and the item number is printed above the UPC label. The toys were sold at sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.

Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one report of a minor injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Manufacturer
Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
30,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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