CPSC2007-09-28
Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Hazard
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Sold at
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from June 2005 through July 2007 for between $16 and $36.
Affected count
About 80,000
Injuries reported
Estes-Cox has received seven reports of the side or engine retainer ring separating and the nose and parachute failing to release and 25 reports of the retainer ring being lost during flight, including one report that a consumer was struck in the arm, requiring surgery.
Manufactured in
China
Products
X-15 Flying Model Rockets
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/Risk-of-Impact-Injury-Prompts-Recall-of-Estes-Cox-Model-RocketsDon't want to check this manually?
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