Recalls / 2002-04-18

CPSC, Estes Industries Announce Recall of Air Powered Rockets

02142 · Recalled 2002-04-18 · CPSC page

Description

The blue, yellow and black GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems contain two blue rockets with yellow foam tips and are recommended for children 8 years of age and older. "ESTES AIR" is printed in black and white lettering in a 6-inch wide yellow oval on the front of the pump. Underneath the pump appear the words, "Made in China." Rocket pumps that have a label that reads, "WARNING: Stay away from rocket when pumping and launching" are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The rockets' foam tips can break off, exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers.

Reported injuries

Estes and CPSC have received 16 reports of rocket tips breaking off. Six children were struck in the face by the rockets, including two children who suffered detached retinas and four children who suffered lacerations that required stitches or sutures. There were 68 reports of broken pump handles, including six hand lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the air rockets immediately and contact Estes Industries for information on how to get a replacement rocket.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems		About 140,000

Parties

Importer: Estes Industries, of Penrose, Colo.
Made in: China
Sold at: Department, including Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Zany Brainy, as well as e-businesses, catalogers, hobby shops sold these rockets, from February 2001 through February 2002, for, $40.

Consumer contact

Consumers may call Estes Industries toll free at (800) 576-5811 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.estesrockets.com

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Source: CPSC recall 02142. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.