CPSC recall · Reported June 6, 2002
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
The CPSC recalled These rechargeable, NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airpla….
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplan… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 6, 2002. Reason: The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for informat…. Verify recall #02546 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal….
- None
- agency class
- June 6, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02546 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These rechargeable, NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes were included with Skyliner model radio-controlled airplanes. They are 7-cell, 8.4V battery packs and are covered in a light green plastic. They measure 1-1/4 inches wide, 3-7/8 inches long, and 1/2 inches thick. The batteries were made in China and the battery packs were assembled in Taiwan.
Reason for recall
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02546 |
| Date reported | June 6, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 6, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power sup…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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