CPSC2004-06-15
CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.
Hazard
A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.
Sold at
Hobby dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through February 2004, for about $200.
Affected count
4,900
Injuries reported
Associated Electrics has received three reports of incidents involving exploding battery cells. One consumer sustained a bruised hand, while another received an eye injury from flying debris.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)
Consumer contact
Call Associated Electrics at (800) 518-7339 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.teamassociated.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Associated-Electrics-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers-for-Radio-Control-Race-Cars-Don't want to check this manually?
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