Syma toy vehicles
4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 27, 2012. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 4reports to CPSC
- Jun 27, 2012the latest report was made
- Jan 21, 2012the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Syma
- Maker
- Shantou Syma Toys Industrial Co LtdMakers, 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
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| June 2012 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 1 |
| February 2012 | 1 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
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.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Jun 27, 2012, sent to the company Jul 27, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 10, 2012
The product, in the report: Electrical helicopter (3.5 channel RC helicopter)
The consumer stated that she placed the electrical helicopter (3.5 channel RC helicopter) to charge for approximately 5 hours. The consumer stated that the helicopter was sitting on high stool by itself. The consumer stated she could not provide details on what happened because she was not in the same room as the helicopter.
The consumer stated that in the middle of the night she heard the fire alarm go off and then short after heard an explosion. She stated that when she entered the room the wall, a painting and the curtain drapes were on fire. The consumer stated that she did not have to contact the fire department. The consumer stated that she put the fire out.
The consumer believes that the helicopter probably overheated and the lithium battery exploded. The consumer stated that there were hot and on flaming plastic and metal parts of the helicopter were approximately 15’ away from where the helicopter was located.
The consumer stated that no one was injured. The consumer stated that they only experienced coughing from the smoke inhalation.
The consumer stated that she believes that this product should be investigated due to the fire hazard that it poses.
The consumer stated that she will be contacting the manufacturer to file a complaint.
- Model
- S031G
- UPC
- B004CVSVW2
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Jun 18, 2012, about then
- Where
- Austin, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Syma, made or sold by Shantou Syma Toys Industrial Co Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Apr 10, 2012, sent to the company Apr 18, 2012, published by CPSC May 2, 2012
The product, in the report: R/C controlled helicopter. 3 channels (left /right, forward/back, up/down, and hover). Looks and feels like the real thing. 3 channel digital proportional control. Flies over 50m high. 2 powerful N50 motors. Newly designed crash-resistant propellers. Altitude and rotor speed controls. Flight stabilization system. Super lightweight airframe. Functions up to 30m (100 ft) from the controller. Ready to fly right out of the box.
On multiple occasions, the Syma S022Army Helicopter would without a user telling the product to do so, take off full power. This wireless helicopter uses the 27MHz band. Even without the RC controller even turned on, the helicopter would occasionally power on fully. For example: I was outside on a clear non-windy day and had turned the helicopter on and was setting it down on an outdoor table. As I was setting it down, it turned on full power and repeatedly hit my hand with the four rotors. The controller was not on and did not cause it to power on. This incident caused mildly painful bruising on several fingers and my wrist/palm. Another example: While flying the helicopter, according to directions, it would power on fully even though I was telling the controller to only use 1/4 to 1/2 power. This happened several times, and some of these times the helicopter would veer off and crash into trees or houses/objects. These kinds of incidents could have easily harmed nearby people, maliciously being caused by the product.
- Model
- S022G
- Bought from
- newegg.com, California
- Bought
- Apr 2, 2012
- Where
- Redmond, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 29, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand SYMA, made or sold by Shantou Syma Toys Industrial Co Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Feb 11, 2012, sent to the company Mar 7, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2012
The product, in the report: Syma S022 Remote Control Helicopter youtube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKVNkjDQl-w
Syma CO22 Remote Control Helicopter
Helicopter is very powerfull and randonly will power up to full power when turned on, even with out the remote control being turned on.
- Model
- S022
- UPC
- N/
A - Serial number
- N/
A - Bought from
- ebay
- Bought
- Feb 8, 2012
- Where
- Lenexa, Kansas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Syma, made or sold by Shantou Syma Toys Industrial Co Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 21, 2012, sent to the company Feb 21, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 14, 2012
The product, in the report: From Amazon: Product Description The newest Syma S031 Helicopter just got better! This is not the regular S031, but S031G now equipped with li-po battery for better performance and longer flight time. This helicopter flies perfect outdoor, with greater range and capability than its smaller Syma S107 and S032 counterpart. With precision gyro control and a large 24 inch frame, this helicopter is a tremendous value * Alloy structure, unique design * Electronic fine-tuning, flying more stable * All-round 3 channel control * Advanced intelligent balance systerm * New digital full 3D control remotely with power saving mode. * Full function: up/down, forward/backward, turning left and right, fixed-point hovering. * Product size:61x9.5x22.5cm * Flying time:approx 12min * Flying height:approx 50m * Control range:100m * Charging time:150-180 min * Battery:lipo battery * Battery for transmitter:4 x AA (not included) * Frequency:27mhz/40mhz/49mhz * Test report:CE/ROHS/FCC/ASTM * Age:14+ * Net weight:1.7kg
I was sitting at my desk at work charging my remote control Helicopter. (Syma S031G) The LED indicator on the AC adapter changed from red to green to indicate that the charge cycle was complete. I then unplugged the AC adapter from the power strip and unplugged the charge cable from the helicopter and put the helicopter off to the side. After about 30 seconds I heard a strange noise coming from my helicopter. I then picked it up to investigate and it exploded in my hand. After the initial explosion the front of the helicopter was still on fire so I picked it up and took it to the kitchen sink where I doused the flaming wreckage with water to put out the flames. The flames were out for a good 45 seconds when I picked the helicopter up out of the sink to evaluate the damage it exploded for a second time. This explosion sent 1 of the two batteries flying across the room which hit the wall which is approximately 15 feet way. The aftermath: Pieces of the battery left several scorch marks on the kitchen table, small dents on the refrigerator, and also melted a portion of the kitchen floor where the battery landed. My desk where the first explosion transpired was covered in suet and shrapnel. My computer monitor had several burn marks on it and several gouges were taken out of my desk phone. Luckily I was able to escape the incident without serious injury. I suffered from ringing in my right ear from the loudness of the explosion and slightly burned fingers.
- Model
- S031G
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Jan 17, 2012
- Where
- Dunmore, Unspecified: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 32, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Syma, made or sold by Shantou Syma Toys Industrial Co Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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