Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
USEstes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Estes-Cox-Radio-Control-Airplanes-with-Lithium-Polymer-Batteries-Recalled-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/752dd036368940aab64788e4c3e33da8.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sky Squadron Model Airplane Package |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4a553e9345e6401e85f764c1b4e259ff.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sky Squadron Model Airplane |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/38f0d079df5d470e949fcd325b68903b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Sky Rangers Model Airplane Package |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/75659fc512454f5685c3a166c2a273b0.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Sky Rangers Model Airplane |
| Hazards › Name | The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury. |
| Products › Name | Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries |
| Products › Type | Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Products › Category I D | 2089 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 66,000 |
| Recall I D | 3576 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with the recalled airplanes should stop using them immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-27T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. |
| Recall Number | 07139 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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