Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-03-27). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 4153, 4161. About 66,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07139 |
| Published | 2007-03-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Products | Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries |
| Firms | Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 66,000 |
| Model numbers | 4153, 4161 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves Sky Squadron Model 4153 (sold at RadioShack) and Sky Rangers Model 4161 (sold at Wal-Mart) radio controlled airplanes with rechargeable lithium batteries. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 18- to 20-inches and a polystyrene foam fuselage. Model 4153 is a blue Corsair single engine airplane with a Number 15 decal and a black and blue transmitter/charger. Model 4161 is a red twin engine plane with an all-black transmitter/charger. The model numbers are on the box and instructions.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury.
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