FOR RELEASE
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July 22, 1986 |
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Release # 86-43
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Flying Toy Helicopter Being Recalled
Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission, International Playthings Inc., Bloomfield, New
Jersey is voluntarily recalling a flying toy helicopter called "Flying
Copter". Approximately 15,000 "Flying Copters" were distributed by
the firm between March of 1984 and October 1985.
This toy has previously been recalled by other companies who have
marketed it. The toy has been imported by many firms and CPSC is
involved in contacting each of these firms as quickly as they can be
identified.
CPSC has investigated accidents in which this toy has been responsible for serious eye injuries and facial lacerations not only to
children but adults as well.
The "Flying Copter", being recalled by International Playthings,
Inc., retailed for $3.50 and is a 7 l/2 inch plastic flying toy helicopter with a hand launching device. The helicopter is mostly white with three red plastic rotor blades. The launching handle is green. Assembly is required before the toy can be flown. It is this assembly which is difficult and if done improperly could allow the rotor blades to come off and strike the user or bystander.
Consumers are urged to discontinue use and to return the toy
helicopter to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
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