X-15 Flying Model Rockets (Estes-Cox) – Impact Injury Risk (2007)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
X-15 Flying Model Rockets
Brand
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. is recalling X-15 Flying Model Rockets. The hazard is: The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without th. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5 inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product's instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product's packaging.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026