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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-04-18

CPSC, Estes Industries Announce Recall of Air Powered Rockets

Is my product affected?

GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems

  • Brand Estes Industries, of Penrose, Colo.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Estes Industries is recalling blue, yellow and black GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems that contain two blue rockets with yellow foam tips. The foam tips on these rockets can break off during use, creating sharp edges that may cause face lacerations or eye injuries. Additionally, the pump handles on these systems are weak and can break during use, which may result in hand lacerations.

If you own one of these rocket systems, you should stop using it immediately and contact Estes Industries for information about obtaining a replacement rocket.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The rockets' foam tips can break off, exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the air rockets immediately and contact Estes Industries for information on how to get a replacement rocket.

Details from the source

The blue, yellow and black GL-X200™ Estes Air™ Powered Rocket Systems contain two blue rockets with yellow foam tips and are recommended for children 8 years of age and older. "ESTES AIR" is printed in black and white lettering in a 6-inch wide yellow oval on the front of the pump. Underneath the pump appear the words, "Made in China." Rocket pumps that have a label that reads, "WARNING: Stay away from rocket when pumping and launching" are not included in this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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