CPSC2007-03-27
Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Hazard
The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled airplanes should stop using them immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.
Sold at
RadioShack stores nationwide sold the Sky Squadron Airplane from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $35. Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the Sky Ranger Airplane from January 2007 through February 2007 for about $30.
Affected count
About 66,000
Injuries reported
Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Estes-Cox-Radio-Control-Airplanes-with-Lithium-Polymer-Batteries-Recalled-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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