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CPSCRecalled Sep 28, 2007 · #07319

Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
X-15 Flying Model Rockets
Type
Rockets
Manufacturer
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from June 2005 through July 2007 for between $16 and $36.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.

View the official CPSC notice