Archived – X-15 Flying Model Rockets

Product 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.

For the full US CPSC release and pictures: Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets.

Hazard identified

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.

Estes-Cox has received seven reports of the side or engine retainer ring separating and the nose and parachute failing to release and 25 reports of the retainer ring being lost during flight, including one report that a consumer was struck in the arm, requiring surgery. Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries with this product.

Number sold

Approximately 620 units were sold in Canada

Time period sold

From June 2005 through July 2007 at hobby stores.

Companies

Manufacturer

Estes-Cox Corp.
Penrose
Colorado
UNITED STATES