Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalled July 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08341 · Remote-Controlled
Hazard
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
Units
About 685,000
Incidents / injuries
Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
Description
The "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" toy helicopters have yellow, red or blue decals. BH26047 is printed on the Sky Scrambler's tail. "The Sharper Image" is printed on the tail of "The Sharper Image" helicopters.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Innovage toll free at (866) 672-2630 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web sites at www.innovage.net and www.copterrecall.org or email the firm at [email protected]
Product
Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Imported by
Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Retailers
Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.
Made in
Hong Kong
UPC
694202303351 · 694202303474 · 694202303573
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →