Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 14, 2008 CPSC #08558

Quick answer

Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08558, announced on April 14, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. consumers can receive new batteries and a "smart" charger that will shut down when the charging process is completed by contacting [email protected]. hobby-lobby international has directly contacted consumers who purchased the products from them. consumers should not return the batteries and chargers to the firm, but follow instructions for disposal and registration on their web site.. Affected brands: Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China, Hobby-Lobby International Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit.

Affected products

Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries

Recalled brands

Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China, Hobby-Lobby International Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. Consumers can receive new batteries and a "smart" charger that will shut down when the charging process is completed by contacting [email protected]. Hobby-Lobby International has directly contacted consumers who purchased the products from them. Consumers should not return the batteries and chargers to the firm, but follow instructions for disposal and registration on their Web site.

Recall date

April 14, 2008

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08558?

CPSC recall #08558 covers Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 14, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit.

What is the remedy for recall #08558?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08558 is consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. consumers can receive new batteries and a "smart" charger that will shut down when the charging process is completed by contacting [email protected]. hobby-lobby international has directly contacted consumers who purchased the products from them. consumers should not return the batteries and chargers to the firm, but follow instructions for disposal and registration on their web site.. 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 Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with 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/Hobby-Lobby-Intl-Recalls-Battery-Chargers-Used-with-Helicopters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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