CPSC recall 08-341, announced July 24, 2008, covers Innovage Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters (about 685,000 units). The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 672-2630, go to www.innovage.net, or email returns@copterrecall.org.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
694202303351694202303474694202303573Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Innovage
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-341
- Units
- About 685,000
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.
- Importer
- Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
CPSC product type: Toy Helicopters
Recall contact information
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
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