CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 12, 2010

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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

Sold At
Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
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.
Recall Number
10228

Product Information

Product Name
Fly Dragonfly (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters
Product Type
Toy Helicopters
Number of Units
46000
Distributed By
Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

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