Blue Box Combat Copter Toy Helicopters Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Plain-English summary

Blue Box Toys, U.S.A., is voluntarily recalling approximately 50,000 Blue Box brand Combat Copter toy helicopters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled helicopters, which retail for approximately $11.00, were sold nationwide from January 1982 to January 1983 and bear model numbers 6249 and 6249A.

The toy helicopters present a laceration hazard to the operator. The Combat Copter is a plastic toy with a rotating propeller and a launching pad. In some instances, the helicopter flew backward into the operator's face instead of forward, or it released from the launching pad before the operator pulled the trigger release. There have been at least 30 incidents where the helicopter flew into persons' faces, 18 of which resulted in laceration injuries.

Consumers who have purchased the Blue Box Combat Copter should discontinue using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Retailers who receive returns should contact Blue Box Toys to arrange for destruction and credit. Additional information is available by calling the CPSC toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

The recalled product

Product

Blue Box Combat Copter helicopter toys

Manufacturer

Blue Box

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• laceration

Distribution

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