Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 11243
Affected scope: About 24,000

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

Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas recalled The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a un….

Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid… was recalled by Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas in June 10, 2011. Reason: The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return …. Verify recall #11243 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: June 10, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11243 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 Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.

Reason for recall

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid 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	11243
Date reported	June 10, 2011
Date initiated	June 10, 2011
Recalling firm	Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
Affected scope	About 24,000
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 recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 10, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11243.

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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