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CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars

Recall 04-160 · June 15, 2004 · Associated Electrics

What to doConsumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-160 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 15, 2004
Brand
Associated Electrics
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
4,900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 25, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The gray charger box has words "Quasar Pro" printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars) · 4,900 units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Hobby dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through February 2004, for about $200.; Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Associated Electrics has received three reports of incidents involving exploding battery cells. One consumer sustained a bruised hand, while another received an eye injury from flying debris.

Consumer contact

Call Associated Electrics at (800) 518-7339 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.teamassociated.com

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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars) (4,900 units). The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 25, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.