FOR RELEASE
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August 19, 1986 |
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Release # 86-52
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Flying Toy Helicopter Being Recalled
Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, Go Fly A Kite, Inc., E. Haddam, Connecticut is
recalling a flying toy helicopter called Model WL-322 Flying Copter.
Approximately 10,000 "Flying Copters" were distributed by the firm
during the past year nationwide. This toy has previously been recalled
by other companies who have marketed it. The toy, imported by many
firms, has been responsible for eye injuries and facial lacerations.
Some of the injuries have resulted in permanent blindness.
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", which retailed for $3.50 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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