CPSC recall 02546
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-11-07
On 2025-11-07 the CPSC announced a recall of NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes by Megatech, citing the internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02546 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-06-06 |
| Published | 2025-11-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Megatech |
| Distribution | US |
Product
NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes | These rechargeable, NiMh battery packs used with certain Megatech radio-controlled airplanes were included with Skyliner model radio-controlled airplanes. They are 7-cell, 8.4V battery packs and are covered in a light green plastic. They measure 1-1/4 inches wide, 3-7/8 inches long, and 1/2 inches thick. The batteries were made in China and the battery packs were assembled in Taiwan.
Reason
The internal battery cell connections may slip and result in arcing and overheating, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Megatech-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-for-Radio-Controlled-Airplanes
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