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The rechargeable battery inside the toy helicopter can overheat resulting in melting, fire and burns. Model numbers starting with 1442 are involved with this recall and the numbers “1442-X,” can be located on the packaging. The toy helicopter measures 7 inches long and is made of plastic and foam. “Protocol” is printed on the tail and side of this product. This product was sold nationwide at retail establishments from October 2007 through December 2008 for approximately $30.00 to $50.00. Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. strongly recommends consumers check their homes for this product and if found, immediately cease using and contact Protocol for instructions on a free replacement helicopter. There have been nine reports of the helicopter overheating, with one minor injury to a consumer. For additional information, please call Protocol toll free at (800) 261-1193, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET or visit their website at www.protocoldesign.com . © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Consumers alerted of recalled Bonne Bell Children’s Cosmetics Accessory Bags - Sep 16, 2008 - 4:05 PM Fairfield County SAFE KIDS to offer free Child Safety Seat Check - Sep 11, 2008 - 11:51 AM Wooden infant toys recalled due to choking hazard - Sep 8, 2008 - 7:59 PM Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets recalled, due to potential strangulation hazard - Sep 8, 2008 - 11:39 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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