Estes-Cox Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes

Description: Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2007 Release #07-250 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 576-5811 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes Units: About 21,000 Distributor: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. Hazard: The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands. Incidents/Injuries: Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes. Description: 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. Sold at: Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com [Learn More]