CPSC2010-05-12
Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.
Hazard
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
Affected count
46000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Remote-Controlled-Helicopters-Recalled-by-Imagine-Nation-Books-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief