Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine
Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine recalled?
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
- Company
- Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.
- Quantity
- 46000
- Sold at
- Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
- Recall date
- May 12, 2010
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.