The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·86011·Announced 1986-03-04

Whimports Recalls Official Chopper 9 Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Risk

Whimports is recalling approximately 30,000 Official Chopper 9 toy helicopters sold in Hawaii between July 1984 and January 1985 due to a risk of eye and face lacerations.

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 (four eye and face lacerations), but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Whimports of Honolulu, Hawaii, is recalling approximately 30,000 "Official Chopper 9" flying toy helicopters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These six-inch plastic toys, which retail for approximately $5.00, were sold exclusively in Hawaii between July 1984 and January 1985. The toy features a hand-launching device and requires assembly before use.

The recall is issued due to a hazard where rotor blades may fly off the toy or the entire helicopter may descend rapidly, striking users or bystanders in the face or eyes. The CPSC and Whimports are aware of four incidents involving eye and face lacerations that occurred in October 1984. Whimports voluntarily stopped sales of the toy in January 1985.

Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the toy immediately. They should return either the three rotor blades or the entire toy helicopter to Whimports at 449 Koula Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Whimports will replace returned blades with a redesigned rotor assembly or replace the entire toy with a new unit featuring a redesigned rotor assembly. Consumers may contact Whimports at 537-6079 or the CPSC office in Honolulu at 546-7523 for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Official Chopper 9 helicopter toys
Manufacturer
Whimports
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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