Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 08341 · announced July 24, 2008 · Innovage · 685,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.
Consumer 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 returns@copterrecall.org
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.