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Product recall · CPSCApril 14, 2008Serious
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,200
- Recall date
- April 14, 2008
- Brand
- Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
- Made or distributed by
- Hobby-Lobby International Inc., of Brentwood, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of incidents, including a consumer who received serious burns to his hand when a battery ignited.
AT600BATS6046
Hobby-Lobby.com from April 2006 through July 2007 for about $300 per kit. Spare chargers sold for about $15 and spare batteries sold for about $45.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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