Orion Safety Products has issued a recall for self-contained red meteor flares that may be brought onto general aviation airplanes as carry-on equipment or as part of an emergency safety kit.
Per the recall notice, Orion Safety Products, the manufacturer of the hand-launched Skyblazer II Red XLT Aerial Signals (“XLTs”) received a report indicating that an XLT ignited without the safety cap being removed or the ignition cord being pulled. The report and photographs indicate that the XLT did not launch but burned in place. Two additional incidents have also been reported. There were no reported injuries. The FAA is not aware of any incidents occurring on aircraft.
To read this notification in full, please visit the FAA Safety website.
