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Product Recall Number: 02-546

Why was NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes recalled?

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

NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
Here's product recall specific data for NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-546

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-06-05

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes

  • Description: PRODUCT: Batteries - Megatech of North Bergen, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 rechargeable, NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes. These battery packs 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. Airplanes with the recalled batteries were sold by Hammacher Schlemmer nationwide from December 2000 to March 2001 for a suggested retail price between $224 and $300. The batteries were also sold separately for approximately $36. The batteries were made in China and the battery packs were assembled in Taiwan.PROBLEM: The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.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.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 3,000

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

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech toll-free at (888) MEGA-911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.

  • Sold At: Airplanes with the recalled batteries were sold by Hammacher Schlemmer nationwide from December 2000 to March 2001 for a suggested retail price between $224 and $300. The batteries were also sold separately for approximately $36. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: The batteries were made in China and the battery packs were assembled in Taiwan.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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