Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire
CPSC recall 08315. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.
CPSC recall 08315 has the recall date 26 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm Westminster. The recall has about 102,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 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 | Westminster Inc. has received seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 102,000 |
| Description | The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall. |
| Product | Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters, About 102,000, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20. |
| Importer | Westminster Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 102,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Toy Helicopters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Westminster
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08315. https://recallregister.com/product/4357-westminster-inc-recalls-remote-controlled-helicopter-toys-due-to-risk/. 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 08315 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Westminster Inc. has received seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08315?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 102,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China