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Fire / OverheatingJuly 24, 2008CPSC #08341

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

Brand
Unknown
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
685,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Hong Kong

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Sky Scrambler HelicopterRecalled Sky Scrambler HelicopterRecalled Sharper Image HelicopterRecalled Sharper Image Helicopter
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