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

CPSC · 07139 · published 2007-03-27

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Hazard

The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries