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

Date: May 31, 2011
Company: Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part.

Retailers nationwide during March 2011 for $180 to $220 for the model helicopters and $10 for the replacement part. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report