CPSC Recall in 2011: Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11243

Date: June 09, 2011

Product Name: Military Copters

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 24,000

Incidents:

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