Recalls / 2007-09-28

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

07319 · Recalled 2007-09-28 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Estes-Cox has received seven reports of the side or engine retainer ring separating and the nose and parachute failing to release and 25 reports of the retainer ring being lost during flight, including one report that a consumer was struck in the arm, requiring surgery.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
X-15 Flying Model Rockets		About 80,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Estes-Cox Corp.
Made in: China
Sold at: Hobby stores, other retailers nationwide, $36.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com

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Source: CPSC recall 07319. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.