Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15042 · Dec 4, 2014 · Horizon Hobby
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15042
- Date
- Dec 4, 2014
- Company
- Horizon Hobby
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Hobby stores nationwide and online at HorizonHobby.com from April 2014 through August 2014 for $170 for the Bind-N-Fly and $200 for the Ready-to-Fly.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hobbyzone super cub s ready-to-fly and super cub s bind-n-fly power supply and charger?
Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.
What is the hazard?
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
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.