The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10121·Announced 2010-01-26

RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

RadioShack is recalling Danbar Knight Hawk toy helicopters because the battery housing can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported fire incident, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

RadioShack Corp. is recalling Danbar Knight Hawk 3D remote control toy helicopters due to a fire hazard. The battery housing located under the helicopter canopy can overheat while the toy is charging. The recall involves approximately 20,800 units sold at RadioShack stores, dealer franchise stores, and online from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60. The helicopters are identified by model number 006047 on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front.

The company has received one report of a fire that started while a store demonstration toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection with this recall. The product was sold for ages 8 and up.

Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.radioshack.com.

The recalled product

Product
Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters
Manufacturer
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
20,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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