CPSC recall 07512
Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter) by Thinkgeek, citing the helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07512 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2006-12-18 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Thinkgeek |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter) | 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
The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Remote-Control-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
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