Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 13234. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the remote-controlled helicopter and return all components to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.
CPSC recall 13234 has the recall date 3 Jul 2013. The notice names the firm Toys R Us. The recall has about 6,500 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 | Toys R Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the rechargeable battery overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Fast Lane FA-005 Radio Control 3-Channel Helicopter with Gyro Stabilizer and Charger, model number 5F5F2F5. The model number is printed on the front of the product packaging and on the underside of the helicopter. The double-rotor helicopters are blue and white, approximately 9 inches high and have the Fast Lane logo on the top of the helicopter. They were sold with a remote control unit, a battery charger and a carrying case. |
| Product | Remote-controlled 3 channel helicopters, About 6,500 in the U.S. and 900 in Canada, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $100. |
| Importer | Toys R Us Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,500Median 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 Toys R Us
- 31
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 13234The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13234. https://recallregister.com/product/1414-toys-r-us-recalls-remote-controlled-helicopters-due-to-fire-and-burn-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13234 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys R Us has received 11 reports worldwide of the rechargeable battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13234?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13234?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,500 in the U.S. and 900 in Canada