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Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08364, announced on August 19, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery.. Affected brand: Hobbico Inc..
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.
Affected products
Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits
Recalled brands
Hobbico Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery.
Recall date
August 19, 2008
CPSC recall #08364 covers Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 19, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08364 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hobbico-Inc-Recalls-Batteries-Used-In-Radio-Controlled-Helicopters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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