Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Remote-Controlled-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-by-Innovage-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ef8ec116301d42f7bc36ee8cab1ae616.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sky Scrambler Helicopter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/40e139c9f44343a9b0d7e8ba6ed565cb.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sky Scrambler Helicopter |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a8fb47ae306e429081893098984662c3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Sharper Image Helicopter |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9b11d49d46f84f5fb97fbef57e149200.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Sharper Image Helicopter |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip. |
| Products › Name | Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 685,000 |
| Recall I D | 4382 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-24T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 694202303351 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 694202303474 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 694202303573 |
| Recall Number | 08341 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |
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