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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes · About 3,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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