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CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes

Recalled June 6, 2002 · CPSC recall 02546 · Megatech

Radio-controlled plane used with recalled battery packsRecalled battery pack and replacement battery pack
Hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.

Contact

Consumers may contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information.

Product
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
Imported by
Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J.
Retailers
Airplanes with the recalled batteries were sold by Hammacher Schlemmer nationwide, from December 2000 to March 2001, for a suggested retail price between $224 and $300. The batteries were also sold separately for approximately $36.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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