Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes

Active Recall Announced July 24, 2007 CPSC #07250

Quick answer

Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes is CPSC recall #07250, announced on July 24, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact estes-cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.. Affected brand: Estes-Cox Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes

Recalled brands

Estes-Cox Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.

Recall date

July 24, 2007

Categories

Radio-Controlled Airplanes

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07250?

CPSC recall #07250 covers Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 24, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #07250?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07250 is consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact estes-cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.. 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 Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control 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/2007/Risk-of-Explosion-and-Hearing-Damage-Prompts-Recall-of-Remote-Control-Airplanes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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