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

CPSC Recall #04-160 — June 14, 2004

Recall #04-160 Date: June 14, 2004 Remedy: Repair

Product

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

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 4,900 Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers. 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.Name of product: Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)Units: 4,900Manufacturer: Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.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.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The grey 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".Sold at: Hobby dealers nationwide from February 2002 through February 2004 for about $200.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.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.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

4,900

Sold At

Hobby dealers nationwide from February 2002 through February 2004 for about $200.

Manufacturer

Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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