Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 10228 · May 12, 2010 · Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun
46,000
units affected
46,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10228
- Date
- May 12, 2010
- Company
- Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun
- Units affected
- 46,000
- Product
- Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
- Product type
- Toy Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fly dragonfly (also called "queen bee") remote-controlled helicopters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.