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

2008-07-24

CPSC Release Number

08-341

Manufactured In

Hong Kong

Company Phone Number

(866) 672-2630

Units

About 685,000

Distributor

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]

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