CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 27, 2007

Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers with the recalled airplanes should stop using them immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury.
Recall Number
07139

Product Information

Product Name
Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries
Product Type
Radio-Controlled Airplanes
Number of Units
About 66,000
Distributed By
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 576-5811
Website www.estesrockets.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com