RECALL NEWS: Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes

Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colorado and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a voluntary recall of the Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes.

The recall applies to 21,000 units. This product was sold at hobby stores and retailers nationwide from September 2005 to December 2006 for between $20 and $40.

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 toy planes were manufactured in China.

The airplanes are hand launched and can explode near the consumer’s head. The explosion can cause hearing loss and injury to eyes, face and hands.

Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, which include 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.

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.

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