CPSCRecalled Jun 6, 2002 · #02546
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
Hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.