RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 10121
Affected scope: About 20,800

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopte….

RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 26, 2010. Reason: The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy t…. Verify recall #10121 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: January 26, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10121 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

This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.

Reason for recall

The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.

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	10121
Date reported	January 26, 2010
Date initiated	January 26, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 20,800
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 take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a ful…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 26, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10121.

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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