OPSS Not provided Fireworks and pyrotechnic articles
Product Recall: Estes Rockets D12-3 Engines and D12-5 Engines (2407-0078)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2407-0078
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of injuries as due to a manufacturing fault, the forward ejection charge fails.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandEstes Rockets
Batch number(s)J20 1120
BarcodeD12-3 engines – 047776015666, D12-5 engines - 47776015678
Product
Estes Rockets D12-3 Engines and D12-5 Engines
- Brand
- Estes Rockets
- Batch number(s)
- J20 1120
- Barcode
- D12-3 engines – 047776015666, D12-5 engines - 47776015678
- Category
- Fireworks and pyrotechnic articles
- Country of origin
- United States
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Estes Rockets D12-3 Engines and D12-5 Engines
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as due to a manufacturing fault, the forward ejection charge fails.
- Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Pyrotechnic articles - Model Rocket Engine
- Brand
- Estes Rockets
- Models
- D12-3 and D12-5
- Batch
- J20 1120
- Barcode
- D12-3 engines – 047776015666, D12-5 engines - 47776015678
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Product Description
- A model rocket motor rocket and rocket motor for small-size simulation of rocket and rocket motors for entertainment and private use.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of injuries as due to a manufacturing fault, the forward ejection charge fails. This results in the uncontrolled return of the rocket to the ground, which may result in the user, or surrounding people becoming injured.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015.
- Corrective action
- The affected models/batches have been recalled from end users.
- For further information, or to make contact with Estes on this recall, please access: https://estesrockets.com/pages/d12-engine-service-bulletin
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2407-0078
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards.
What to do
- Recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Pyrotechnic articles - Model Rocket Engine
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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