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Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJul 24, 2008
Recalled Sky Scrambler Helicopter
Recalled Sky Scrambler Helicopter
Recalled Sky Scrambler Helicopter
Recalled Sky Scrambler Helicopter
Recalled Sharper Image Helicopter
Recalled Sharper Image Helicopter
Recalled Sharper Image Helicopter
Recalled Sharper Image Helicopter

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.

Product 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 on

Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.

Contact the company

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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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