CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 25, 2013

Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Horizon Hobby; toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13227

Product Information

Product Name
Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Product Type
Batteries and Chargers
Number of Units
About 117
Manufacturer Name
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Imported By
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 504-0233
Website www.horizonhobby.com
Full Contact Information

Horizon Hobby; toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.