The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10228·Announced 2010-05-12

Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Imagine Nation Books is recalling Fly Dragonfly remote-controlled helicopters because the rechargeable battery can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn) where no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for harm but no confirmed injuries.

Plain-English summary

Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun is recalling approximately 46,000 units of the "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") remote-controlled helicopters. The recalled helicopters are black and yellow plastic, measure about 19 inches long by 6 ½ inches high, and feature a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. The packaging displays "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727.

The recall is due to a hazard where the rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, potentially igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. 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.

These helicopters were sold at book and gift fairs held in schools, hospitals, and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 917-0213 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php.

The recalled product

Product
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
46,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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