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Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Recalled  "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopter
  • Recalled  "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopter
Name of Product:
"Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
Hazard:

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 12, 2010
Units:

46,000

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.

Recall Details

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 ? 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.

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.

Sold At:
Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
Distributor(s):
Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-228

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