Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: June 25, 2013
Recall number: 13-227
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
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.
Consumer 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.
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Recall Details
Units
About 117
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.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Hobby stores nationwide and online at
www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
Importer
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufacturer
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in
China
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