CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
USCPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
These rechargeable, NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes were included with Skyliner model radio-controlled airplanes. They are 7-cell, 8.4V battery packs and are covered in a light green plastic. They measure 1-1/4 inches wide, 3-7/8 inches long, and 1/2 inches thick. The batteries were made in China and the battery packs were assembled in Taiwan.
Affected Products
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Megatech-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-for-Radio-Controlled-Airplanes |
| Title | CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sky-liner-plane.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Radio-controlled plane used with recalled battery packs |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sky-liner-batteries.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled battery pack and replacement battery pack |
| Hazards › Name | The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 2268 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply. |
| Importers › Name | Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Airplanes with the recalled batteries were sold by Hammacher Schlemmer nationwide, from December 2000 to March 2001, for a suggested retail price between $224 and $300. The batteries were also sold separately for approximately $36. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | These rechargeable, NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes were included with Skyliner model radio-controlled airplanes. They are 7-cell, 8.4V battery packs and are covered in a light green plastic. They measure 1-1/4 inches wide, 3-7/8 inches long, and 1/2 inches thick. The batteries were made in China and the battery packs were assembled in Taiwan. |
| Recall Number | 02546 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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