June 15, 2004

Associated Electrics Inc. Announces Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars

Name of product: Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)

Units: 4,900

Manufacturer: Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Hazard: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Description: The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The grey charger box has words “Quasar Pro” printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".

Sold at: Hobby dealers nationwide from February 2002 through February 2004 for about $200.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Call Associated Electrics at (800) 518-7339 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Website at http://www.teamassociated.com/misc/charger_recall.htm