Annie
03-27-2007, 08:42 PM
Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Recalled for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161)
with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Units: About 66,000
Distributor: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Hazard: The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing
a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating,
including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor
burn injury.
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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
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.
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
Recalled for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161)
with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Units: About 66,000
Distributor: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Hazard: The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing
a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating,
including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor
burn injury.
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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
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.
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