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

Active Recall Announced August 19, 2008 CPSC #08364

Quick answer

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..

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.

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

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08364?

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.

What is the remedy for recall #08364?

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.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

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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