Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-13 February 2008-US Consumer Product Safety Commission: Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playing with remote-controlled helicopters and airplanes can be fun, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is concerned about an emerging fire hazard from the battery technology being used with these toys. CPSC is urging consumers to follow manufacturer's instructions when charging toys that contain rechargeable lithium batteries.

Rechargeable lithium batteries (lithium-ion or lithium polymer) are increasingly being used in toys because the technology is lighter. However, rechargeable lithium batteries have a lot...