CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02546
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
Published November 7, 2025 · Recall initiated: June 6, 2002
What's the hazard
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Megatech for information on obtaining a replacement power supply.
Recall details
- Brand
- Megatech, of North Bergen, N.J.
- Distributor
- Airplanes with the recalled batteries were sold by Hammacher Schlemmer nationwide, from December 2000 to March 2001, for a suggested retail price between $224 and $300. The batteries were also sold separately for approximately $36.
- Country
- US
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