Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
Product Description
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.
Reason for Recall
The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
- Units Affected
- About 3,200
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