# CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-06-15 · 04160 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04160
- **Date:** 2004-06-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)

## Hazards

A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

## Manufacturer(s)

Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.

## Retailer(s)

Hobby dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through February 2004, for about $200.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The gray charger box has words "Quasar Pro" printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Associated-Electrics-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers-for-Radio-Control-Race-Cars-)
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