CPSCGeneral Alert
Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
Published: July 24, 2007Recall ID: 07250Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Risk-of-Explosion-and-Hearing-Damage-Prompts-Recall-of-Remote-Control-Airplanes |
| Title | Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a940a219b0c64a6ebeaa08d37d32c87f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Radio Control Airplane |
| Hazards › Name | The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands. |
| Injuries › Name | Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes. |
| Products › Name | Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes |
| Products › Type | Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Products › Category I D | 2089 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 21,000 |
| Recall I D | 3674 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. |
| Recall Number | 07250 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |