Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07139. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with the recalled airplanes should stop using them immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.
CPSC recall 07139 has the recall date 27 Mar 2007. The notice names the firm Estes-Cox. The recall has about 66,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Radio-Controlled Airplanes.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 66,000 |
| Description | This recall involves Sky Squadron Model 4153 (sold at RadioShack) and Sky Rangers Model 4161 (sold at Wal-Mart) radio controlled airplanes with rechargeable lithium batteries. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 18- to 20-inches and a polystyrene foam fuselage. Model 4153 is a blue Corsair single engine airplane with a Number 15 decal and a black and blue transmitter/charger. Model 4161 is a red twin engine plane with an all-black transmitter/charger. The model numbers are on the box and instructions. |
| Product | Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries, About 66,000, Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Sold at | RadioShack stores nationwide sold the Sky Squadron Airplane from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $35. Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the Sky Ranger Airplane from January 2007 through February 2007 for about $30. |
| Distributor | Estes-Cox Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 66,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Estes-Cox
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2007 | Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets |
| 24 Jul 2007 | Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07139The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07139. https://recallregister.com/product/3576-estes-cox-radio-control-airplanes-with-lithium-polymer-batteries-recal/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07139 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
RadioShack stores nationwide sold the Sky Squadron Airplane from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $35. Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the Sky Ranger Airplane from January 2007 through February 2007 for about $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07139?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 66,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China