Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4580.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4580.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hobby-lobby.com From April 2006 Through July 2007 For About $300 Per Kit. Spare Chargers Sold For About $15 And Spare Batteries Sold For About $45. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4580.
For more information, contact Hobby-Lobby at (866) 933-5972 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's web site at www.hobbylobby.com
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Hobby-lobby.com From April 2006 Through July 2007 For About $300 Per Kit. Spare Chargers Sold For About $15 And Spare Batteries Sold For About $45. Recall FAQ
Hobby-lobby.com From April 2006 Through July 2007 For About $300 Per Kit. Spare Chargers Sold For About $15 And Spare Batteries Sold For About $45. is the subject of an electronics recall: Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 14, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,200 units are potentially affected.