Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 07031. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.
CPSC recall 07031 has the recall date 9 Nov 2006. The notice names the firm Spin Master Toys. The recall has about 46,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Toy Helicopters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns. |
|---|---|
| Units | 46,200 |
| Description | The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end to end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter, About 46,200, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100. |
| Manufacturer | Spin Master Toys |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 46,200Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Toy Helicopters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Spin Master Toys
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2006 | Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard |
| 22 May 2001 | CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07031. https://recallregister.com/product/3485-remote-control-helix-micro-helicopter-toys-recalled-for-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 07031 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07031?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 46,200
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China