Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / June 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes

Units: About 21,000

Distributor: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.

Hazard: 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/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.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005
through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.

Manufactured in: China

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.

Consumer Contact: 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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07250.html