CPSC2002-06-06
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J.
Hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Sold at
Airplanes with the recalled batteries were sold by Hammacher Schlemmer nationwide, from December 2000 to March 2001, for a suggested retail price between $224 and $300. The batteries were also sold separately for approximately $36.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Megatech-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-for-Radio-Controlled-AirplanesDon't want to check this manually?
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