Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 14091. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter, posing a risk of a crash and injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopters and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement tail grip and instructions for installation.
CPSC recall 14091 has the recall date 28 Jan 2014. The notice names the firm Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China. The recall has about 1,980 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Toy Helicopters.
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| Incidents and injuries | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,980 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the "500 X" logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the "500 3D" logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼ inches tall and ½ inch wide. |
| Product | Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters, About 1980 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | Hobby stores nationwide and at www.horizonhobby.com. Models BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1 and BLH 1850 were sold from December 2012 through September 2013; and Models BLH 1850 and BLH 4080 were sold from May 2013 through September 2013. Prices range from $600 to $900. |
| Manufacturer | Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China |
| Importer | Horizon Hobby Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,980Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Toy Helicopters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 14091The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14091. https://recallregister.com/product/1607-horizon-hobby-recalls-remote-controlled-model-helicopters-due-to-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 14091 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hobby stores nationwide and at www.horizonhobby.com. Models BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1 and BLH 1850 were sold from December 2012 through September 2013; and Models BLH 1850 and BLH 4080 were sold from May 2013 through September 2013. Prices range from $600 to $900.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14091?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14091?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1980 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada