Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-03-27 · 07139
Hazards
The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
07139
Date
2007-03-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.