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July 24, 2007
From the dangerous Chinese stuff blotter: exploding model planes
The latest from China, and now appearing on the CPSC recall page, the incredible hand-launched, but explodes in your face model plane: Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes.
Posted by Ed Mierzwinski at July 24, 2007 06:53 PM
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