The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13234·Announced 2013-07-03

Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Toys R Us is recalling Fast Lane FA-005 remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

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 (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Toys R Us Inc. is recalling approximately 6,500 Fast Lane FA-005 Radio Control 3-Channel Helicopters sold in the United States and 900 in Canada. The recall involves blue and white double-rotor helicopters, approximately 9 inches high, sold with a remote control unit, battery charger, and carrying case. The model number 5F5F2F5 is printed on the front of the packaging and on the underside of the helicopter.

The recall is due to a hazard where the rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items. Toys R Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the battery overheating, but no injuries have been reported.

These helicopters were sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $100. Consumers should immediately stop using the remote-controlled helicopter and return all components to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.

The recalled product

Product
Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters
Manufacturer
Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
6,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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