CPSC recall 10-228, announced May 12, 2010, covers Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters (46000 units). The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 49 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 917-0213, or go to www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-228
- Units
- 46000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
- Distributor
- Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
CPSC product type: Toy Helicopters
Recall contact information
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
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