Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores
Source: CPSC Recall #11243
Recall Date
2011-06-10
Manufacturer
Excite USA, of Carrollton, Texas
Units Affected
About 24,000
Products Involved
Military Copters
Hazard
The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled helicopters away from children and return the product to any Rite Aid store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
Sold At
Exclusively at Rite Aid Corporation stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $7.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28