Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08558
Affected scope: About 3,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Art-Tech R/c Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China recalled The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 F….

Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Art-Tech R/c Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China in April 14, 2008. Reason: The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. Consumers ca…. Verify recall #08558 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Art-Tech R/c Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: April 14, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08558 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit.

Reason for recall

The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. Consumers can receive new batteries and a "smart" charger that will shut down when the charging process is completed by contacting sales@hobby-lobby.com. Hobby-Lobby International has directly contacted consumers who purchased the products from them. Consumers should not return the batteries and chargers to the firm, but follow instructions for disposal and registration on their Web site.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08558
Date reported	April 14, 2008
Date initiated	April 14, 2008
Recalling firm	Art-Tech R/c Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
Affected scope	About 3,200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. Consumers can receive new batteries and a "smart" ch…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 14, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08558.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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