CPSC recall · Reported May 12, 2010
Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo. recalled This recall involves the "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") remote-controlled heli….
Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazar… was recalled by Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo. in May 12, 2010. Reason: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and bur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nati…. Verify recall #10228 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and bur….
- None
- agency class
- 46K units
- affected scope
- May 12, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10228 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10228 |
| Date reported | May 12, 2010 |
| Date initiated | May 12, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo. |
| Affected scope | 46000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a …
- Check the recall number (10228) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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