From information released by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Excite USA recalled a children’s product on June 10, 2011. Reports were received that the toy copters could injure kids during normal use of the item. In an effort to warn as many consumers as possible, the U.S. CPSC also issued a product warning.
Toy Military Copters Recalled by Excite USA
The kids’ product listed under the recall was the Military Copters. The children’s item was sold only at Rite Aid stores across the United States. The toy helicopters were available from January 2011 to May of the same year. The children’s copters could be purchased for about $7.
The children’s military toys were painted in a black and tan camouflage color. There were two copters packaged in each set. The large helicopter was about 11 inches in length. The second, smaller copter was about seven inches long. There were also two black launchers in the package.
The package had a clear plastic front so consumers could view all of the pieces in the set. A green and blue board set the background for the package. The name of the children’s product was printed in blue letters near the top of the package. On the back of the packaging, consumers could locate the item’s bar code. The UPC, “6801080444474” and model number, “9009935” were printed near the bar code.
Defects in Children’s Military Toy
Excite USA released the information that three reports were received based on normal use of the kids’ product. Two reports were directed to the company and one report was received by the CPSC. Of the three documented reports two listed cuts caused by the copters.
The defect found on the toy helicopters was that the blades can detach during play. The flying blade could cut the child using the item. The broken blade could also pose a hazard if a sharp edge is exposed and the child is left unattended.
Actions to Take Following Recall of Kids’ Product from Company in Carrollton, Texas
The toy military helicopters are unsafe for children and should be removed from them as quickly as possible. Consumers should not attempt to fix the defect and should follow the instructions given by Excite USA to gain a refund.
Consumers may contact the company at (866) 791-4754 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm to gain more recall information. Individuals may also visit the Excite website to learn more about the product refund or to browse other items available from the company. Consumers can take the product to any Rite-Aid store to earn a refund for their purchase.
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For interested individuals, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provides updated information on product recalls from across the nation.
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