Not Yet Classified

This recall has not yet been classified by risk level.

Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes

Date: July 24, 2007
Company: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.

Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

Related Recalls

Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report