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Three Channels R/C Helicopter
- Starting date:
- April 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- April 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Hobby/Craft Items, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Electrical Hazard, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001983
Affected products
Three Channels R/C Helicopter
Product description
This recall involves electric R/C helicopters sold under the name "Three Channels R/C Helicopter" and having the following model numbers: ZS-016-C1 (yellow helicopters) and ZS-016-C2 (white helicopters). The recalled helicopter is labelled for ages 14 and up and is operated on FM frequency.
Hazard identified
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery inside the helicopter can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Both SkyLead and Health Canada have received one report of the battery exploding, with no reported injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 34 of the recalled helicopters were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled helicopters were sold from December 2008 to March 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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SkyLead Trading Corporation
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact SkyLead Trading Corporation for a full refund.
For additional information, consumers may contact Skylead at 1-416-451-1383 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at sales@sky-lead.com.
Consumers may also visit the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:d843ce70-44dc-42ca-812e-90536959f346] for more information regarding this recall.