Radio Shack Toy Helicopters Recalled: Fire Hazard

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s, voluntary recall of Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters due to a fire hazard.  Consumers should stop using this product immediately.  

This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters, manufactured in China and imported by Radio Shack Corporation of Fort Worth, Texas.   The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.  The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can easily overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.  The firm has received one (1) report of a fire that started while a store demo toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The helicopters were sold nationwide at RadioShack stores, RadioShack dealer franchise stores and at www.radioshack.com from October 2009 through November 2009 for approximately $60.00.

Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr., strongly recommends  consumers check their homes for this toy and if found,  immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.radioshack.com

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