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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-12-04

Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger

  • Brand Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Horizon Hobby is recalling power supply units and chargers sold with HobbyZone Super Cub S radio-controlled aircraft (model numbers HBZ8100 and HBZ8180). The recalled power supply (model HBZ1004, a black unit with blue label measuring 2½ by 1¾ by 1¼ inches) and DC auxiliary charger (model HBZ1003, a black unit with blue label measuring 5 by 2½ by 1¾ inches) can overcharge the battery, creating a fire hazard and risk of property damage.

If you own one of these aircraft, you should stop using the recalled power supply and charger immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger. You can identify your aircraft model number on the packaging.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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