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Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn HazardsDate: 8/7/2008
Reason: The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters Units: About 685,000 Importer/Distributor: 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. Incidents/Injuries: Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip. Description: 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. 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. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund. 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 Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: If the spring pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are pushed back into the lower track, the pegs can become nonfunctional. This can cause the drop side to detach from the crib and create a gap that can entrap an infant or toddler. Distribution: Nationwide Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Cribs with drop sides are the type most likely to experience hardware problems. Distribution: Nationwide |
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