CPSC recall 07-250, announced July 24, 2007, covers Estes-Cox Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes (about 21,000 units). The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands. The notice cites 45 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 576-5811, or go to www.estesrockets.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a warning sticker on the fuselage
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2005 through December 2006
- Price paid
- $20 to $40
Why it was recalled
The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.
Incidents and injuries
Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 576-5811, or go to www.estesrockets.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Estes-Cox
- Recall number
- 07-250
- Units
- About 21,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
- Distributor
- Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes
CPSC product type: Radio-Controlled Airplanes
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 21,000 units: the 107th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Explosion: named in 7 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Time on sale
- 16 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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