Horizon Hobby recalls Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries due to fire risk from incorrect wiring. Stop using immediately and return for refund or replacement.
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.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries because their leads are wired incorrectly, which can cause overheating and fire. This affects users of Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles.
The battery leads are wired incorrectly, causing the battery to overheat when used or charged. This overheating can lead to a fire hazard.
Owners of Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries used with Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles are affected. Users who have the batteries with red and black wires and a white plastic connector are most at risk.
Look for Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries with red and black wires and a white plastic connector. The batteries have 'Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429' printed on the side.
Disconnect the battery from the product or charger and stop using it.
Return the battery to Horizon Hobby for a full refund or a replacement battery.
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.
The recalled batteries are Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries with 'Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429' printed on the side.
Check for red and black wires with a white plastic connector. The batteries are sold separately from Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles.
Stop using it immediately, disconnect it from the product or charger, and return it to Horizon Hobby for a refund or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Horizon Hobby to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1409 — Horizon Hobby Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries Hello, I own a Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries that is covered by recall 1409 from Horizon Hobby. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
