Aero Cruz Sky Rover
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016
Recall Summary
Name of product: Sky Rover toys
Hazard: The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumer Contact: Auldey Toys toll-free at 844-303-8936 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at http://www.AuldeyToys.us and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page banner for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 325,000
Description: This recall involves yellow USB charging cords sold with Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rover remote-controlled flying toys. The toy is shaped like ball with two blades on top, wings on the side and measures about 3 ½ inches tall by 5 inches wide. They are operated by a small one-channel remote control unit. The following item numbers are included in the recall: YW859110-2, YW859110-3, YW859110-5, YW859110-6 or TTYW859110-5. The item number is printed on a white sticker on the toy’s packaging. They were sold in red, orange and citron green. Only yellow USB charging cords are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 35 reports of charging cords overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.
Sold at: Walmart and other mass merchandisers and independent toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2015 through January 2016 for between $11 and $15.
Importer(s): Auldey Toys North America, of Quincy, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
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