Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
"Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Date of Recall
2008-07-24CPSC Release Number
08-341Manufactured In
Hong KongCompany Phone Number
(866) 672-2630Units
About 685,000Distributor
Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.Sold By
Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.Problem/Hazard
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
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.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.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 [email protected]Recall Comments
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