CPSCJuly 24, 2008

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage

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

Why was Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage recalled?

The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund. 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]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 694202303351, 694202303474, 694202303573

Product
Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Company
Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Quantity
About 685,000
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.
Recall date
July 24, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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