Recall #08-558 · Published April 14, 2008
Art-Tech R/C Hobby Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
ATS6046Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: AT600B, ATS6046.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official 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 sales@hobby-lobby.com. 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.
- Brand
- Art-Tech R/C Hobby
- Recall published
- April 14, 2008
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- About 3,200
- Sold at / sales period
- Hobby-Lobby.com from April 2006 through July 2007 for about $300 per kit. Spare chargers sold for about $15 and spare batteries sold for about $45.