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Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled May 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 10228 · Remote-Controlled

Hazard

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.

Units

46000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 49 reports of the helicopters overheating, including six reports of flames coming from the helicopters, and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") remote-controlled helicopters. The helicopters are black and yellow plastic, measure about 19 inches long by 6 ½ inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books are Fun at (800) 917-0213 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php

Product

Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters

Distributed by

Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.

Retailers

Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →