AAP News Vol. 29 No. 8 August 2008, p. 28
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HEALTH ALERTS

Remote-controlled helicopters

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.

Units: About 102,000

Importer/Distributor: Westminster Inc., of Atlanta

Hazard: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.

Incidents/injuries: Westminster has received seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage.

Description: The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic. "TW0996" is printed on the tail. The helicopter comes with a controller and a charger.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from June through December 2007 for about $20.

Remedy: Contact Westminster for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns.

Contact: Call 800-618-0023, visit www.thunderwolfhelicopter.com or e-mail info{at}thunderwolfhelicopter.com.





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