Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard

HobbyZone Super Cub Radio-Controlled Aircraft Charger and Power Supply

HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger

Recall Date: December 4th, 2014
Type: Battery Chargers
Units: About 6,800 units
Hazards: Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.

Description

This recall involves the power supply and charger included exclusively with the HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly aircraft, model number HBZ8100 and the HobbyZone Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly model number HBZ8180. Aircraft model numbers are located on the packaging. The power supply is 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches by 1 ¼ inches and is black with a blue label that reads "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1004." The DC auxiliary charger is 5 inches by 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches and is black with a blue label that reads, "HobbyZone" and model "HBZ1003."

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HobbyZone Super Cub Radio-Controlled Aircraft Charger and Power Supply

HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft

Consumer Contact:

Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under Support at the bottom of the page for more information.

Injuries:

The firm has received 18 reports incidents involving the power supply units and chargers including reports of small fires, exploding batteries and property damage to the surrounding areas.