The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·86052·Announced 1986-08-19

Go Fly A Kite Recalls Flying Copter Toy Helicopters Due to Injury Risk

Go Fly A Kite is recalling approximately 10,000 Flying Copter toy helicopters because improper assembly can cause rotor blades to detach, resulting in eye injuries and facial lacerations.

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 source text explicitly reports that some injuries have resulted in permanent blindness, which constitutes a significant injury report. Per the rubric, significant injury reports warrant a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Go Fly A Kite, Inc. is recalling approximately 10,000 Model WL-322 Flying Copter toy helicopters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The toys were distributed nationwide over the past year and retail for $3.50. The product is a 7 1/2-inch plastic flying toy helicopter, mostly white with three red plastic rotor blades and a green launching handle.

The recall is due to a risk of serious eye injuries and facial lacerations. The source text notes that the toy has been responsible for injuries to both children and adults, with some incidents resulting in permanent blindness. The hazard arises from the assembly process, which is described as difficult; if done improperly, the rotor blades can come off and strike the user or bystanders. This specific toy has previously been recalled by other companies that marketed it.

Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the toy immediately. They should return the toy helicopter to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Flying Copter flying helicopter toys
Manufacturer
Go Fly A Kite
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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