X-15 Flying Model Rockets
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: September 28, 2007 Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 80,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
- Reason for Recall:
- The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5 inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product's instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product's packaging.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 80,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 07319