Mini titan e360 fbl arf radio control helicopter toy vehicles

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Nov 16, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.

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1report to CPSC
Nov 16, 2013the latest report was made
Nov 16, 2013the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: Mini titan e360 fbl arf radio control helicopter
Maker: Hobbico, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Toy vehiclesNot riding toysCPSC’s product type: Toy Vehicles (Excluding Riding Toys) (code 5021), in Toys & Children: Toys

By month

1 report from December 2012 to November 2013; the most in November 2013, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
November 2013	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

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Hurt, no treatment
Made Nov 16, 2013, sent to the company Dec 12, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 10, 2013

The product, in the report: 4717-A13 mini titan e360 fbl arf radio control helicopter

Thunder tiger mini titan e360 fbl helicopter is a safety hazard as the electronic speed control powers up main motor with no input from transmitter. Caused bleeding cuts on arm as the rotating motor spined the main rotor blades which I had no time to react to sudden movement of blades.

Model
4717-A13 mini titan e360 fbl arf
Bought from
Towerhobbies.com, Illinois
Bought
Oct 17, 2013
Where
MONTEBELLO, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 45, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Mini titan e360 fbl arf radio control helicopter, made or sold by Hobbico, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/13/2013) Hobbico, Inc.: Hobbico, Inc. is the U.S. importer and distributor of Thunder Tiger’s mini Titan E360 (manufacturer SKU- 4717-A13), which is sold as an ARF, or almost ready to fly, radio controlled helicopter. This comment responds to CPSC identification #20131116-1A83B-2147449854. We have reviewed the report of harm, the comment from the manufacturer. The E360 product at issue in the comment includes the helicopter, canopy, electronic speed control, servos, brushless motor and the main and tail blades. Thunder Tiger, the manufacturer, does not include the necessary radio equipment (transmitter, receiver, etc.), nor do they include the LiPO battery and the charger necessary for remote operation of their helicopter. The selection of these latter components is left to the complete discretion of the end-user. Thus, the end-user has the responsibility to select and understand the operation of the radio equipment that he/she has selected for the operation of their radio controlled helicopter and to ensure that this helicopter is operated and flown in a manner that is safe and consistent with common practices of such equipment. It appears from the context of the report provided to the CPSC that the user who made the report did not adjust the ESC (electronic speed control) as required by the manual, nor did the user read or understand the manual or the proper operation of the helicopter. We believe this because he states that “the electronic speed control powers up main motor with no input from transmitter” which is not true if he had followed the instructions on page 9 of the manual regarding the ESC setting (see below). Thus, it does not appear that the user had even successfully operated the E360 product prior to the incident. The manual itself provides a variety of relevant cautions and specific advice to prevent difficulties of the type experienced by the user. A printed copy of the manual accompanies each helicopter. The manual may also be found in a downloadable format at: http://manuals.hobbico.com/ttr/4717-a13-manual.pdf Of particular note, Page 9 of the manual includes relevant information that the user does not appear to have read: ESC Setting- Highlighted in gray with a large caution symbol: “To connect the Lipo battery pack to ESC is necessary at this step. For safety please ensure the motor has been deactivated (or disengage the pinion gear from the main gear), and will not drive the main rotor before performing this step!” This section of the manual goes on to further explain the steps necessary to calibrate the ESC with the user’s transmitter. Apparently, since the customer has reportedly been injured by this helicopter, he did not follow this precaution prior to connecting the battery to the ESC. Referencing Page 2 of the manual: Caution- Point 3; second sentence: “Because flying a R/C helicopter is difficult, beginners must receive guidance and supervision from experienced pilots to minimize unexpected danger.” Flight Safety Checklist- Point 2- “Make sure all control surfaces are operated properly before flying.” Point 6- “The main rotor and tail rotor spin at very high RPM. Make sure nothing can come in contacting with the rotor blades during flight.” Point 7- “ Always maintain a safe distance from the helicopter during flight.” Point 9- “Always operate and fly the helicopter in a safe and responsible manner.” Referencing Page 4 of the manual: Electric Device Connection- First paragraph, “The wire connection between devices and receiver may differ in different brand of radio system. The figures below are for your reference. Please read your radio system manual to find the proper connections.” On a side note, many radio manuals also include a warning statement pertaining to turning the system on with the throttle in any position other than idle. It does not appear that the user in question followed the necessary and proper procedures for using the product in a safe and recommended manner.

CPSC report 20131116-1A83B-2147449854. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

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Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

Mini titan e360 fbl arf radio control helicopter toy vehicles

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