CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes

Q: "Was NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #02546 was issued on 2002-06-06. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

Recall Date

2002-06-06

Products Involved

NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes

Full Recall 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.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

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Last verified: 2026-03-28