CPSC2002-04-18
CPSC, Estes Industries Announce Recall of Air Powered Rockets
Estes Industries, of Penrose, Colo.
Hazard
The rockets' foam tips can break off, exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the air rockets immediately and contact Estes Industries for information on how to get a replacement rocket.
Sold at
Department stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Toys R Us and Zany Brainy, as well as e-businesses, catalogers and hobby shops sold these rockets, from February 2001 through February 2002, for between $20 and $40.
Affected count
About 140,000
Injuries reported
Estes and CPSC have received 16 reports of rocket tips breaking off. Six children were struck in the face by the rockets, including two children who suffered detached retinas and four children who suffered lacerations that required stitches or sutures. There were 68 reports of broken pump handles, including six hand lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Products
GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Estes Industries toll free at (800) 576-5811 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.estesrockets.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Estes-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Powered-RocketsDon't want to check this manually?
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