Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 13159. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact Midwest Trading Group for instructions on receiving a full refund.
CPSC recall 13159 has the recall date 2 Apr 2013. The notice names the firm Ultimate Products (HK). The recall has about 9,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Toy Helicopters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a helicopter overheating with flames coming from the helicopter and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 9,400 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations and measure about 19 inches long and 6 inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the product packaging. "Date of Production: June 2011," "Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.," and "Distributor MTG Inc." is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control. |
| Product | Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters, 9400, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | Ace Hardware, Alco, Discount Direct, Seen on Screen nationwide and VA Canteen Service and online including PulseTV.com from October 2011 through November 2011 for between $40 and $50. |
| Manufacturer | Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Importer | Midwest Trading Group, Inc., Addison, Ill |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,400Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Toy Helicopters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ultimate Products (HK)
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13159. https://recallregister.com/product/1349-remote-controlled-helicopters-recalled-by-midwest-trading-group-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13159 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a helicopter overheating with flames coming from the helicopter and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ace Hardware, Alco, Discount Direct, Seen on Screen nationwide and VA Canteen Service and online including PulseTV.com from October 2011 through November 2011 for between $40 and $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13159?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13159?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
9400