Estes-Cox · Recalled
Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 66,000
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30–$35
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Incident log
Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers with the recalled airplanes should stop using them immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.
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
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 MAR 27 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
