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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 28, 2007Serious
Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency says to stop using it immediately.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 80,000
- Recall date
- September 28, 2007
- Brand
- Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
- What has been reported
- Estes-Cox has received seven reports of the side or engine retainer ring separating and the nose and parachute failing to release and 25 reports of the retainer ring being lost during flight, including one report that a consumer was struck in the arm, requiring surgery.
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Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from June 2005 through July 2007 for between $16 and $36.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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