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Product recall · CPSCJuly 24, 2008Serious
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 685,000
- Recall date
- July 24, 2008
- Brand
- Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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