Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-24). Hazards: fire, burn. About 685,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08341 |
| Published | 2008-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Helicopters |
| Products | Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters |
| Firm named in the title | Innovage |
| Firms | Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 685,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00694202303351, 00694202303474, 00694202303573 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
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