The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13159·Announced 2013-04-02

Midwest Trading Group Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

Midwest Trading Group is recalling 9,400 remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one report of flames and one report of property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported but property damage has occurred.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Trading Group, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,400 Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters. The recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. These plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations, measuring about 19 inches long and 6 inches high. They feature a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. The helicopters were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. The product packaging displays "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727. A white label on the back of the remote control indicates "Date of Production: June 2011," "Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.," and "Distributor MTG Inc."

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items. The firm has received one report of a helicopter overheating with flames coming from the helicopter and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The helicopters were sold at Ace Hardware, Alco, Discount Direct, Seen on Screen nationwide, VA Canteen Service, and online including PulseTV.com from October 2011 through November 2011 for between $40 and $50. Consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact Midwest Trading Group toll-free at (866) 815-4714 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mtradinggroup.com and click on the Recall page for instructions on receiving a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters
Manufacturer
Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
9,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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