CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars
CPSC recall 04160 · announced June 15, 2004 · Associated Electrics · 4,900 units affected
The product
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".
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Hobby dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through February 2004, for about $200.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.