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Recall 02546 — NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-06-06

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02546
Date of alert
2002-06-06
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Megatech-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-

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