CPSC official recall · 04160

CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars

召回日期:2004-06-15官方最后发布:2025-02-25适用地区:美国
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危险说明 Hazard

  • A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

受影响产品

Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)
Units:4,900

官方描述 Description

The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The gray charger box has words "Quasar Pro" printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • Associated Electrics has received three reports of incidents involving exploding battery cells. One consumer sustained a bruised hand, while another received an eye injury from flying debris.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.

消费者联系信息

Call Associated Electrics at (800) 518-7339 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.teamassociated.com

相关企业

制造商:Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.

制造国家/地区:China

零售商:Hobby dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through February 2004, for about $200.