CPSC recall · Reported June 15, 2004
CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. recalled The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through Februa….
CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Rac… was recalled by Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. in June 15, 2004. Reason: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and e…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to r…. Verify recall #04160 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and e….
- None
- agency class
- 5K units
- affected scope
- June 15, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04160 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
The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The gray charger box has words "Quasar Pro" printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".
Reason for recall
A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04160 |
| Date reported | June 15, 2004 |
| Date initiated | June 15, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 4,900 |
| 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 the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.
- Check the recall number (04160) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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