Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-12-04 · 15042
Hazards
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
Recall
Number
15042
Date
2014-12-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Hobby stores nationwide and online at HorizonHobby.com from April 2014 through August 2014 for $170 for the Bind-N-Fly and $200 for the Ready-to-Fly.
Importer(s)
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
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."