Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
Recall 07250 · Jul 24, 2007 · Estes-Cox Corp.
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07250
- Date
- Jul 24, 2007
- Company
- Estes-Cox Corp.
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes
- Product type
- Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sky rangers park flyer radio control airplanes?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.