CPSC recall · Reported September 28, 2007
Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact …
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. recalled This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North Amer….
Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets was recalled by Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. in September 28, 2007. Reason: The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for in…. Verify recall #07319 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose co….
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- September 28, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07319 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, 3 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
This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5 inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product's instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product's packaging.
Reason for recall
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07319 |
| Date reported | September 28, 2007 |
| Date initiated | September 28, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. |
| Affected scope | About 80,000 |
| 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 rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement pr…
- Check the recall number (07319) 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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