ENGINE SERVICE BULLETIN
Affected Lot Codes
- 2K1 25336 00
- 2I3 25303 00
Consumers with affected engines may be eligible to receive estesrockets.com store credit equal to the value of the affected engines. To qualify, the affected engines must first be safely destroyed by soaking them in water. Please submit clear photos showing the engines soaking in water along with your claim. Once reviewed and approved, Estes will provide store credit for use on estesrockets.com.
How to Dispose of Estes Engines
Soaking a small quantity of model rocket engines in water until they disintegrate will render the engines harmless. The non-colored paper casings will become unwound. The glue with which they are held together is organic and non-toxic. The intimate mixture comprising the propellant, delay and ejection charge will separate and fall to the bottom of the water as will the natural clay material comprising the nozzle and cap. These remnants can be safely disposed of in an outside trash receptacle.
Estes is committed to ensuring safety for all customers. Please refer to the National Association of Rocketry for a complete list of safety procedures that are required for safe model rocket use. You can learn more by reading the Model Rocketry Safety code, found here.
The affected products pose no safety concerns if the National Association of Rocketry safety code guidelines are followed. Please fill out the contact form to reach customer service for replacement product requests.
*Retailers and distributors: Please contact your Estes representative or regular point of contact directly.
