Product Recall Number: 13-227
Why was Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries recalled?
The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-227
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-06-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Description: The battery used to power remote control vehicles can overheat when being used or charged and cause a fire.
Hazard Description: The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 117
Incidents: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed