Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-228 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 12, 2010
- Brand
- Imagine Nation Books
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- 46000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
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- Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters · 46000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.; Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo..
Injuries or incidents 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.
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 history and context
Imagine Nation Books appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Imagine Nation Books recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters (46000 units). This recall involves the "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") remote-controlled helicopters.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.