CPSC2007-07-24
Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
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Hazard
The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.
Sold at
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
Affected count
About 21,000
Injuries reported
Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Risk-of-Explosion-and-Hearing-Damage-Prompts-Recall-of-Remote-Control-AirplanesDon't want to check this manually?
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