From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-385670-857888
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: China
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08341.html