The U.S. Product Safety Consumer Commission and Soft Air U.S.A., Inc., of Grapevine, Texas, have announced that remote-controlled “Fun2Fly Microcopter” sold at sporting good stores and other retailers between May and December 2007 might catch on fire. It has been reported that the internal rechargeable batteries may combust, igniting not only the helicopter, but also anything nearby or burning someone. Soft Air U.S.A., Inc. has reported six instances of this problem, but thousands of the toy helicopter are at risk.
The foam and plastic “Fun2Fly Microcopter” in question is manufactured in China and comes with the item number 91001. You can see the number above the UPC label. If you believe you have purchased one of these toys, it is recommended that you return it immediately to the retailer where you bought it.
While the public has been inundated with reports of toy recalls this year, and the reasons are numerous, they need to be taken seriously. It is in your best interest to pay attention to the different products announced in the recalls. In several cases, injuries and deaths have occurred. If you, or someone you know, have been involved in a case like this, please contact an injury lawyer with experience in product liability to see what your options are.
