Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-686.
Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-686.
Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.
✅ 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 Retailers Nationwide During March 2011 For $180 To $220 For The Model Helicopters And $10 For The Replacement Part. 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-686.
For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby Support Team toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT on Saturdays, and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or visit the website at www.bladehelis.com/MCPX
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Retailers Nationwide During March 2011 For $180 To $220 For The Model Helicopters And $10 For The Replacement Part. Recall FAQ
Retailers Nationwide During March 2011 For $180 To $220 For The Model Helicopters And $10 For The Replacement Part. is the subject of a toys recall: Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on May 31, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 16,600 units are potentially affected.