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CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJun 15, 2004
Recalled Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger
Recalled Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Charger

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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.

Remedy

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

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.

Product description

The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The gray 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 on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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