Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-07-24 · 07250
Hazards
The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.
Recall
Number
07250
Date
2007-07-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes
Companies
Retailer(s)
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
Distributor(s)
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall.