Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
USHobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read "HMX", "AXE" and "Heli-Max" and training gear. "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" are printed on the battery.
Affected Products
Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hobbico-Inc-Recalls-Batteries-Used-In-Radio-Controlled-Helicopters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/105b10bc58524463b55d90ba32e9c0b6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Battery |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/46e9861789d943a6af7924ddd9a95920.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kit |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Hobbico has received 28 reports of batteries overheating and/or melting, including 27 reports of flames and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,000 |
| Recall I D | 4402 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery. |
| Importers › Name | Hobbico Inc., of Champaign, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Hobby Stores nationwide and online from November 2007 through March 2008 for about $35. The helicopter kits were sold for $200. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read "HMX", "AXE" and "Heli-Max" and training gear. "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" are printed on the battery. |
| Recall Number | 08364 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hobbico toll-free at (866) 462-2426 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's recall Web sites at www.helimaxrc.com or www.electrifly.com to register for the recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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