July 24, 2008
Remote-controlled helicopter toys are being recalled because of fire and burn hazards.
The recall affects about 685,000 "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" wireless indoor helicopters imported from China by Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
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.
They were 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
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.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
