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Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 25, 2013 · CPSC recall 13227 · Horizon Hobby

Dynamite 7.4V battery
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.
Remedy
Replace · Refund
Units
About 117
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

Horizon Hobby; toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Manufacturer(s)
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Imported by
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Retailers
Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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