Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-05-12 · 10228
Hazards
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
10228
Date
2010-05-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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.