Recall Details
Units
About 117
Description
This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that are used to power Horizon Hobby’s Losi Micro remote control vehicles. The batteries measure about 2 inches long by 1 inch wide by ½ inch thick. The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles and have red and black wires coming out of the end into a white plastic connector. Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429 are printed on the side of the black and orange batteries.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery immediately. Disconnect it from the product or charger and return the battery to Horizon Hobby for a full refund or a replacement battery.
Sold at
Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
Importer
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufacturer
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in
China
此次被召回的Dynamite 7.4 V锂聚电池主要用于Horizon Hobby’s Losi Micro遥控车，长约2英寸，宽约1英寸，厚约0.5英寸，单独出售，红、黑两色电线从尾部伸出，白色塑料外壳，“Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po”和DYN1429标在侧面。该锂聚电池自2012年12月～2013年4月在美国Hobby店或网站 www.horizonhobby.com销售，单价约为20美元/块。
此次被召回的商品数量约为117块。召回原因为，该锂聚电池的正负极错误，有致电池过热而引发火灾的危险。截至目前，Horizon Hobby Inc.尚未收到任何事故报告。