Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USRemote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Remote-Controlled-Helicopters-Recalled-by-Imagine-Nation-Books-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c7891fa2858b4661acc79dad301564e7.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Remote-Controlled Helicopter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/351830628d154af3be036cf7b4be0d60.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Remote-Controlled Helicopter |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters |
| Products › Type | Toy Helicopters |
| Products › Category I D | 2195 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 46000 |
| Recall I D | 225 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo. |
| Recall Number | 10228 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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