Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
Source: CPSC Recall #07250
Recall Date
2007-07-24
Manufacturer
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Units Affected
About 21,000
Products Involved
Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes
Hazard
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
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.
Reported 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.
Sold At
Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28