CPSC2008-07-24
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
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.
Affected count
About 685,000
Injuries reported
Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
Manufactured in
Hong Kong
Products
Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Remote-Controlled-Helicopter-Toys-Recalled-by-Innovage-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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