CPSCJune 6, 2002consumer
CPSC, Megatech Announce Recall of Rechargeable Battery Packs for Radio Controlled Airplanes
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Brands named
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Recall history
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- CPSCCPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Smoke and Fire; Sold on Amazon.com2023-05-18
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