Recalls: remote-controlled helicopters, snowboard boot bindings

Recalls: remote-controlled helicopters

The following recalls have been announced:

— About 46,000 remote-controlled helicopters, made in China and distributed by Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun, of Boulder, Colo. The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards. The company received nearly 50 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. The recall includes “Fly Dragonfly,” also called “Queen Bee,” remote-controlled helicopters. They were sold at book and gift fairs in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010. Details: by phone at 800-917-0213; by Web at www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php or www.cpsc.gov.

— About 2,900 2010 United snowboard boot bindings, manufactured in China by Rome Snowboards Co. of Waterbury, Vt., because the base plate can break at cold temperatures. And additional 220 are recalled in Canada. The company has received 14 reports of broken base plates, but no reports of injuries. The bindings were sold by snow sports retailers between September 2009 and December 2009. Details: by phone at 866-289-9990; by Web at www.romesnowboards.com or www.cpsc.gov.