June 21, 2005
About 180,000 Pro remote control flying saucers sold by QVC are being recalled because of a fire hazard. The battery charger cord can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.
The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the products packaging.
The flying saucers were sold by QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and instruct them to return the battery charger cord to receive a new battery charger cord.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the companys Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
