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Friday, July 04, 2008
Remote-controlled helicopters

Westminster Inc. is recalling about 102,000 "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopters. The rechargeable battery can overheat resulting in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.

The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter, which was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.

Retail stores sold the item from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20.

Consumers should contact Westminster Inc. for a refund.

Contact Westminster toll-free at 1-800-618-0023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday; visit the Web site at www.thunderwolfhelicopter.com; or send an e-mail to info@thunderwolfhelicopter.com.

Fax machines

Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling about 367,000 HP Fax 1010 and 1010xi machines. An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating, posing a risk of burn or fire.

This recall involves models manufactured from November 2002 through September 2004. The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the fax machine.

The machines were sold at electronic, computer and camera stores and by Web retailers from November 2002 through December 2004 for between $130 and $150.

Consumers should contact HP to receive a rebate.

For additional information, contact HP toll-free at 1-888-654-9296 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/go/fax1010recall.

Golf cars

E-Z-GO is recalling about 16,500 RXV golf cars. The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.

This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames.

E-Z-GO and golf car dealers sold the cars from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000.

Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair.

For additional information, contact E-Z-GO at 1-800-774-3946 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ezgo.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov
First published on July 4, 2008 at 12:00 am