Remote Control Helicopters (Horizon Hobby) – Injury Hazard (2014)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters
Brand
Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Shenzen Shen's Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China is recalling Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters. The hazard is: The tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and re. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the "500 X" logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the "500 3D" logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼ inches tall and ½ inch wide.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter, posing a risk of a crash and injury hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopters and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement tail grip and instructions for installation.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026