Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 08395. 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 take the recalled toys away from children and contact the firm for information on how to receive a replacement helicopter.
CPSC recall 08395 has the recall date 10 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Ashley Collection Inc., d.b.a. Protocol. The recall has about 78,000 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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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received nine reports of incidents of the helicopter overheating, including one minor burn to a consumer's fingertip. |
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| Units | 78,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the "Protocol" remote-controlled mini helicopter toys with model number starting with 1442. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 7 inches long. "Protocol" is printed on the tail and on the side of the helicopter. "1442-X" can be found on the packaging. The remote-control component measures 5 1/2 inches by 4 3/4 inches. |
| Product | Protocol Remote-Controlled Mini Helicopter Toys, About 78,000, Toy Helicopters |
| Sold at | Retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for between $30 and $50. |
| Importer | Ashley Collection Inc., d.b.a. Protocol |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 78,000Median 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 Ashley Collection Inc., d.b.a. Protocol
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08395The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08395. https://recallregister.com/product/4429-remote-controlled-helicopter-toys-recalled-by-protocol-due-to-fire-and/. 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 08395 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received nine reports of incidents of the helicopter overheating, including one minor burn to a consumer's fingertip.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for between $30 and $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08395?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 78,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China