Recalls / 2014-12-04

Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard

15042 · Recalled 2014-12-04 · CPSC page

HobbyZone Super Cub Radio-Controlled Aircraft Charger and Power Supply

Description

This recall involves the power supply and charger included exclusively with the HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly aircraft, model number HBZ8100 and the HobbyZone Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly model number HBZ8180. Aircraft model numbers are located on the packaging. The power supply is 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches by 1 ¼ inches and is black with a blue label that reads "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1004." The DC auxiliary charger is 5 inches by 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches and is black with a blue label that reads, "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1003."

Hazards

Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 18 reports incidents involving the power supply units and chargers including reports of small fires, exploding batteries and property damage to the surrounding areas.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.

Products

Name	Model	Units
HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger		About 6,800 units

Parties

Importer: Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Hobby, online at HorizonHobby.com, $200 for the Ready-to-Fly.

Consumer contact

Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under Support at the bottom of the page for more information.

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HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft

Source: CPSC recall 15042. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.