Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-06-25 · 13227
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13227
Date
2013-06-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Retailer(s)
Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
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.