CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-06-06 · 02546
Hazards
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Recall
Number
02546
Date
2002-06-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.