CPSC, Lite Machines Corp. Announce Recall of Motor Speed Controller
CPSC recall 02514. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controller. In certain instances, a malfunctioning IC chip can cause the helicopter motor to turn on for the several seconds before the power is disconnected, which can damage the helicopter or cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should send the Fusion 35 speed controller to Lite Machines for a diagnostic test by the manufacturer. If the unit is defective, it will be replaced free of charge.
CPSC recall 02514 has the recall date 31 Dec 2001. The notice names the firm Lite Machines. The recall has about 375 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Toy Helicopters.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | There were three incidents where the motor came on for several seconds and damaged the helicopter. There have been no injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 375 |
| Description | The Fusion 35 speed controller, a small printed circuit board with wires extending from either side, is packed in a clear plastic bag separate from other radio system components, and carries the identification "Fusion 35 #30499" on its front plate. |
| Product | Fusion 35 speed controllers (shipped with Corona electric helicopter kits), 375, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | These components were sold with the electric helicopter kits at hobby shops, from November 2001 through December 2001, for about $60. |
| Manufacturer | Lite Machines Corporation |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 375Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Toy Helicopters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Lite Machines
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02514. https://recallregister.com/product/2237-cpsc-lite-machines-corp-announce-recall-of-motor-speed-controller/. 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 02514 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There were three incidents where the motor came on for several seconds and damaged the helicopter. There have been no injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
These components were sold with the electric helicopter kits at hobby shops, from November 2001 through December 2001, for about $60.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02514?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
375