The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·86078·Announced 1986-12-03

M.W. Kasch Recalls Flying Copter Toy Helicopters Due to Injury Risk

M.W. Kasch is recalling approximately 30,000 Flying Copter toy helicopters because improper assembly can cause rotor blades to detach, posing a risk of 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 the product has been responsible for injuries resulting in permanent blindness, which constitutes significant injury reports under the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

M.W. Kasch Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling approximately 30,000 units of the Model No. WL 322 Flying Copter toy helicopter. These toys were distributed nationwide over the past two and a half years and retail for between $3.00 and $5.00. The toy is a 7.5-inch plastic helicopter with three red rotor blades and a green launching handle.

The recall is issued because improper assembly of the toy can allow the rotor blades to come off during use, striking the user or bystanders. The source text notes that this toy, which has been imported and marketed by various firms, has been responsible for eye injuries and facial lacerations, with some injuries resulting in permanent blindness in one eye.

Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the Flying Copter immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the toy to the store where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Flying Copter flying helicopter toys
Manufacturer
M.W. Kasch
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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