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Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: June 15, 2004 Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (4,900)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
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.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.

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Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)

Product Information

Full 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".

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(4,900)

Official Source

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View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 04160