Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-12-04). Hazards: fire. Models: HBZ8100, HBZ8180, HBZ1004, HBZ1003. About 6,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15042 |
| Published | 2014-12-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-12-04 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger |
| Firm named in the title | Horizon Hobby |
| Firms | Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,800 |
| Model numbers | HBZ8100, HBZ8180, HBZ1004, HBZ1003 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Hobby stores nationwide and online at HorizonHobby.com from April 2014 through August 2014 for $170 for the Bind-N-Fly and $200 for the Ready-to-Fly. |
Description
This recall involves the power supply and charger included exclusively with the HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly aircraft, model number HBZ8100 and the HobbyZone Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly model number HBZ8180. Aircraft model numbers are located on the packaging. The power supply is 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches by 1 ¼ inches and is black with a blue label that reads "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1004." The DC auxiliary charger is 5 inches by 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches and is black with a blue label that reads, "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1003."
Hazard
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 18 reports incidents involving the power supply units and chargers including reports of small fires, exploding batteries and property damage to the surrounding areas.
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