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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-08-19

Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits

  • Brand Hobbico Inc., of Champaign, Ill.

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

What happened

Hobbico Inc. is recalling Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part number GPMP0401) sold individually or included with Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The rechargeable batteries can overheat and catch fire while charging, which could ignite nearby combustible materials and create a fire hazard. These batteries are marked with "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" printed on them.

Consumers who have these batteries should immediately stop using them and contact Hobbico for instructions on returning the battery for a free replacement.

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

Hazard

The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read "HMX", "AXE" and "Heli-Max" and training gear. "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" are printed on the battery.

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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