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Archived - Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits
- Starting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Hobby/Craft Items, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Electrical Hazard, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001758
Affected products
Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits
Product description
This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits.
The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read HMX, Axe, and Heli-Max, and training gear.
Electrifly and GPMP0401 are printed on the battery.
Hazard identified
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The U.S. importer, Hobbico Inc., has received 28 reports of batteries overheating and/or melting, including 27 reports of flames and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these batteries.
Number sold
Approximately 300 of the recalled helicopter batteries were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled helicopter batteries were sold from November 2007 through March 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Hobbico Inc.
Champaign
Illinois
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
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Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries.
Consumers may contact Hobbico Inc. for instructions on returning their battery for a free and full replacement battery.
For additional information, consumers may contact Hobbico Inc. toll-free at 866-462-2426 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's recall website to register for the recall.
The firm may also be contacted at the following email address: helihotline@hobbico.com.