Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes

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.

Recall #: 07250
Affected scope: About 21,000

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Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. recalled This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which com….

Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes was recalled by Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. in July 24, 2007. Reason: The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary heari…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to v…. Verify recall #07250 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary heari….

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agency class: July 24, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07250 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07250
Date reported	July 24, 2007
Date initiated	July 24, 2007
Recalling firm	Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Affected scope	About 21,000
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 the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled…

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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.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07250.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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