Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 07512
Affected scope: About 1,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va. recalled The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. T….

Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va. in December 18, 2006. Reason: The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGee…. Verify recall #07512 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: December 18, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07512 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled toy helicopters are remote-controlled lightweight plastic toy helicopters. The helicopter is sold with a control unit, a charger and rechargeable batteries in the body of the toy. The body of the helicopter measures about 13 inches in length and the rotor diameter is about 10 inches. The helicopter is yellow and red with green rotors. The helicopter has a label on the front that reads "Champion HX242 Electric Power Helicopter."

Reason for recall

The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07512
Date reported	December 18, 2006
Date initiated	December 18, 2006
Recalling firm	ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va.
Affected scope	About 1,600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement p…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 18, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07512.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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