Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard

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Jun 10, 2016, 02:33 ET

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Auldey-Toys-Recalls-Sky-Rover-Toys/

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.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.

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.

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: Auldey Toys North America, of Quincy, Mass.

Manufactured in: China

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