Mummy Buzz

Jul
19
2013

RECALL: Toys R Us Fast Lane Remote-Control Helicopter

Burn Hazard

RECALL: Toys R Us Fast Lane Remote-Control Helicopter

Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Toys R Us have jointly recalled the Fast Lane FA-005 Remote-Control Helicopter with the following model number 5F5F2F5 and UPC 886150510022.

The rechargeable batteries inside the helicopters may overheat, posing fire/burn hazards.

Toys R Us Canada received 11 reports of incidents, in several countries, though no injuries were reported.

Customers should immediately stop using the helicopter and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit.

For further information, customers may contact Toys R Us via its website or toll-free at 1-800-869-7787 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday and from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

From October 2012 to January 2013, approximately 907 units of the helicopters were sold in Canada, and 6,412 in the United States.