The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11236·Announced 2011-05-31

Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade mCP X Model Helicopters for Laceration Hazard

Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade mCP X remote control model helicopters because the main rotor blades can release, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (12 lacerations), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Hobby, Inc. is recalling approximately 16,600 Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly remote control model helicopters and replacement main blade grips sold in the United States. The recall also affects 1,300 units sold in Canada. The affected products include the Bind-N-Fly Helicopter (Model BLH3580), the Ready to Fly Helicopter (Model BLH3500), and replacement Main Blade Grips with Bearings (Model BLH3514). These ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters feature red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides.

The recall is due to a hazard where the main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head. This failure poses an impact and laceration hazard to users. Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, which resulted in 12 laceration injuries.

The recalled model helicopters were sold at retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220, and the replacement parts were sold for $10. Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for a free replacement of the main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions. For additional information, consumers can contact the Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 or visit www.bladehelis.com/MCPX.

The recalled product

Product
Blade mCP X Bind-N Fly and Ready to Fly Remote Control Model Helicopters and replacement Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings
Manufacturer
Horizon Hobby, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Model Helicopters
Hazard
Affected units
16,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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