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Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets

Reported: September 28, 2007 Initiated: September 28, 2007 #07319

Product Description

This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5 inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product's instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product's packaging.

Reason for Recall

The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.

Details

Units Affected
About 80,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Risk-of-Impact-Injury-Prompts-Recall-of-Estes-Cox-Model-Rockets

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5 inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product's instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product's packaging.. Recalled by Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.. Units affected: About 80,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 28, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07319.

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