CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 28, 2007

Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets

This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5 inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product's instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product's packaging.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving 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
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from June 2005 through July 2007 for between $16 and $36.
Injuries
Estes-Cox has received seven reports of the side or engine retainer ring separating and the nose and parachute failing to release and 25 reports of the retainer ring being lost during flight, including one report that a consumer was struck in the arm, req
Manufacturer
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Recall Number
07319

Product Information

Product Name
X-15 Flying Model Rockets
Product Type
Rockets
Number of Units
About 80,000
Manufacturer Name
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Manufactured In
China

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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