About 24,000 toy helicopters sold at Rite Aid stores are being recalled. The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with “Military Copter with 2 Launchers” marked on the package and “Military Copter” marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.
Rite Aid Corporation stores sold the copters nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Excite USA toll free at (866) 791-4754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.Excite-Limited.com
