CPSC recall · Reported June 25, 2013
Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that are used to power Horizon Hobb….
Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong in June 25, 2013. Reason: The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging o…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery immediately. Disconnect it from the prod…. Verify recall #13227 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging o….
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- agency class
- June 25, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13227 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that are used to power Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles. The batteries measure about 2 inches long by 1 inch wide by ½ inch thick. The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles and have red and black wires coming out of the end into a white plastic connector. Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429 are printed on the side of the black and orange batteries.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13227 |
| Date reported | June 25, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 25, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 117 |
| 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 battery immediately. Disconnect it from the product or charger and return the battery to…
- Check the recall number (13227) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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