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Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled February 24, 2006 · CPSC recall 06531 · Remote

Hazard

The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord.

Units

About 180,000

Incidents / injuries

There have been at least 56 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including eight reports of minor damage to furniture, carpeting or countertops. There have been seven reports of minor burns to hands or fingers.

Description

The Pro Flying Saucer is about 13 inches in diameter and comes in blue or yellow. It is made of Styrofoam and has a plastic propeller. The Pro Flying Saucer comes with a controller unit, launch pad and a battery charger cord. The item number of the recalled product, M12037, is found on the product's packaging.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact QVC Inc., toll-free at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.

Product

Pro Flying Saucer (Radio Control)

Imported by

Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.

Distributed by

QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Retailers

QVC Inc. exclusively nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for $27 or $30.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →