Horizon Hobby recalls Super Cub S aircraft power supplies and chargers that can overcharge batteries, causing fire. Stop using immediately and get a replacement AC charger.
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
Horizon Hobby is recalling the power supply and chargers that come with two models of their Super Cub S radio-controlled aircraft. These parts can overcharge batteries, leading to fire and property damage if not used properly.
The power supply and chargers can overcharge the aircraft's batteries, which may lead to fire and property damage. This happens because the chargers are not designed to stop charging once the battery is full.
Owners of the HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly (HBZ8100) or Bind-N-Fly (HBZ8180) aircraft who received the included power supply and charger are affected. Model numbers are on the packaging.
Check the packaging for model numbers HBZ8100 (Ready-To-Fly) or HBZ8180 (Bind-N-Fly). The power supply is black with a blue label saying "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1004". The charger is black with a blue label saying "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1003".
Remove the power supply and charger from the aircraft to prevent fire risk.
Get a replacement AC charger for the aircraft.
Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.
The HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly (model HBZ8100) and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly (model HBZ8180) aircraft with the included power supply and charger.
Check the packaging for model numbers HBZ8100 or HBZ8180. The power supply is black with a blue label saying "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1004". The charger is black with a blue label saying "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1003".
No, the power supply and charger are the only recalled items. The aircraft itself is safe to use with a new charger.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Horizon Hobby to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1876 — Horizon Hobby HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger Hello, I own a HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger that is covered by recall 1876 from Horizon Hobby. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
