Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries
Class I - Dangerous 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: April 14, 2008 Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 3,200)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
- Reason for Recall:
- The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- 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 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 3,200)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 08558