CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes

危险说明 Hazard

• The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• There have been 2 reports of these batteries overheating and causing localized burns to the interior of automobiles. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.

消费者联系信息

Consumers may contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information.