The Estes Cox Corporation recalls 21,000 remote control airplanes.

The Estes Cox Corporation recalls 21,000 remote control airplanes. Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes are included in the recall.

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. The company has receive 45 reports.
 
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.

They were sold at Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.
 
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.

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