Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13227 · Jun 25, 2013 · Horizon Hobby
117
units affected
117
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13227
- Date
- Jun 25, 2013
- Company
- Horizon Hobby
- Units affected
- 117
- Product
- Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dynamite 7.4 v lipo batteries?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.