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HBZ8180

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published December 4, 2014.

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Recall #15-042 · Published December 4, 2014

Horizon Hobby HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger

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Affected model numbers

HBZ8180
Additional identifying details

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.

Which products are included?

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."

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.

Remedy type: Replace

Recall published
December 4, 2014
Units
About 6,800 units
Sold at / sales period
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.

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