Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
USHorizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that are used to power Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles. The batteries measure about 2 inches long by 1 inch wide by ½ inch thick. The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles and have red and black wires coming out of the end into a white plastic connector. Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429 are printed on the side of the black and orange batteries.
Affected Products
Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Batteries |
| Title | Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13227.BattFrontLARGE.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Dynamite 7.4V battery |
| Hazards › Name | The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries |
| Products › Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67666 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 117 |
| Recall I D | 1409 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled battery immediately. Disconnect it from the product or charger and return the battery to Horizon Hobby for a full refund or a replacement battery. |
| Importers › Name | Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2013-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that are used to power Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles. The batteries measure about 2 inches long by 1 inch wide by ½ inch thick. The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles and have red and black wires coming out of the end into a white plastic connector. Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429 are printed on the side of the black and orange batteries. |
| Recall Number | 13227 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Horizon Hobby; toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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