Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits, Spindle Sets Due To Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1670.
This recall involves Blade 700 X Pro Series Kit, Pro Series Combo and the replacement spindle set. The kits and combos come with parts to assemble a radio-controlled helicopter. When assembled, the helicopter is about 53 inches long and 15.5 inches tall and weighs about 12 pounds. It has a blue, yellow, black and silver canopy with the 700 X logo on each side, two white skids, a black tail boom with the word Blade on each side, a tail rotor and a main rotor assembly with two blades. The rotor blades are black and gray with the word Revolution on each. The defective washer is flat and silver and about 1/2 inch in diameter. It is used to hold the two main rotor blade grips in place on the helicopter. The recalled Pro Series Kit is model number BLH5725 and includes the helicopter canopy and the mechanical parts necessary to build the helicopter without the main rotor blades or electronics. The recalled Pro Series Combo is model number BLH5725C and includes the helicopter canopy, the mechanical parts necessary to build the helicopter, the main rotor blades, a receiver, servos and motor. The recalled replacement spindle set is model number BLH5703 and includes two spindle shafts, two screws and four washers. Model numbers for the kit and combo are on the UPC label on one end of the product packaging. The model number for the spindle set is on the front of the packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1670.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopter and contact Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and instructions on how to install them.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Horizonhobby.com From July 2013 Through August 2013. The Pro Series Kit Sold For Between $800 And $1,250. The Pro Series Combo Sold For Between $1,350 And $2,320. The Replacement Spindle Set Sold For About $13. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1670.
Horizon Hobby, toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com, and click on Product Recalls listed under Legal at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Independent Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Horizonhobby.com From July 2013 Through August 2013. The Pro Series Kit Sold For Between $800 And $1,250. The Pro Series Combo Sold For Between $1,350 And $2,320. The Replacement Spindle Set Sold For About $13. Recall FAQ
Independent Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Horizonhobby.com From July 2013 Through August 2013. The Pro Series Kit Sold For Between $800 And $1,250. The Pro Series Combo Sold For Between $1,350 And $2,320. The Replacement Spindle Set Sold For About $13. is the subject of a toys recall: Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series Helicopter Kits, Spindle Sets Due To Injury Hazard. The notice was published on April 30, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 600 units are potentially affected.