CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
Why was CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery recalled?
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply. Contact: Consumers may contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
- Company
- Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 3,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- June 6, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.