# CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-06-06 · 02546 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02546
- **Date:** 2002-06-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes

## Hazards

The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Megatech-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-for-Radio-Controlled-Airplanes)
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