Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
CPSC recall 07250. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.
CPSC recall 07250 has the recall date 24 Jul 2007. The notice names the firm Estes-Cox. The recall has about 21,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Explosion. 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 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes. |
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| Units | 21,000 |
| Description | This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall. |
| Product | Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes, About 21,000, Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Sold at | Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40. |
| Distributor | Estes-Cox Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 21,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- 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 |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07250. https://recallregister.com/product/3674-risk-of-explosion-and-hearing-damage-prompts-recall-of-remote-control/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07250 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07250?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 21,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China