Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun · Recalled
Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- 46000
- Reports
- 49
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $38
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 12 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
