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Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
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.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report