CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-06-15). Hazards: burn, explosion, injury. About 4,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04160 |
| Published | 2004-06-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-25 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars) |
| Firm named in the title | Associated Electrics Inc. |
| Firms | Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,900 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Hobby dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through February 2004, for about $200. |
Description
The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The gray charger box has words "Quasar Pro" printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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