Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | July 24 2008 |
Name of Products: | "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters |
Units: | About 685,000 |
Manufacturer: | Imported/Distributed by Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif. |
Hazard: | The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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. |
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. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Innovage |