CPSC recall 14091
Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters by Shenzen Shen S Tongchuang Aeronautic Model, citing the tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter, posing a risk of a crash and injury hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14091 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-01-28 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Shenzen Shen S Tongchuang Aeronautic Model |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters | The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the "500 X" logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the "500 3D" logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼ inches tall and ½ inch wide.
Reason
The tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter, posing a risk of a crash and injury hazard.
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/2014/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Helicopters
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