Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

Recall #: 11236
Affected scope: About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada

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Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 31, 2011. Reason: The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and lacerat…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it…. Verify recall #11236 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and lacerat….

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agency class: May 31, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11236 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, 6 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

Blade ultra-micro indoor/outdoor helicopters have red and blue canopies with the name "Blade mCP X" printed on both sides. The model numbers are printed on the underside of the products' boxes with the bar code. The following are recalled: Product Name Size Model Number Bind-N-Fly Helicopter Length 9.65 inches BLH3580 Ready to Fly Helicopter (transmitter included) Length 9.65 inches BLH3500 Main Blade Grips with Bearings (replacement part) Rotor Diameter .6 inches BLH3514

Reason for recall

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

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	11236
Date reported	May 31, 2011
Date initiated	May 31, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 16,600 in the U.S.; 1,300 in Canada
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 contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby for free replacement of main rotor grips and do-it-yourself instructions.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 31, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11236.

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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