CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes

Active Recall Announced June 6, 2002 CPSC #02546

Quick answer

CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes is CPSC recall #02546, announced on June 6, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.. Affected brand: Megatech.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes

Recalled brands

Megatech

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.

Recall date

June 6, 2002

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02546?

CPSC recall #02546 covers CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 6, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02546?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02546 is consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Megatech-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-for-Radio-Controlled-Airplanes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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