Recalls / 2008-04-14
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
08558 · Recalled 2008-04-14 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit.
Hazards
The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents, including a consumer who received serious burns to his hand when a battery ignited.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. Consumers can receive new batteries and a "smart" charger that will shut down when the charging process is completed by contacting sales@hobby-lobby.com. Hobby-Lobby International has directly contacted consumers who purchased the products from them. Consumers should not return the batteries and chargers to the firm, but follow instructions for disposal and registration on their Web site.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries | About 3,200 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd.
- Distributor
- Hobby-Lobby International Inc., of Brentwood, Tenn.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Hobby-Lobby.com, spare batteries sold for about $45.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Hobby-Lobby at (866) 933-5972 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's web site at www.hobbylobby.com
Source: CPSC recall 08558. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.