Megatech · Recalled
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $36–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J.
Incident log
There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Consumers may contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 06 2002; last revised NOV 07 2025.
