CPSC recall 08558
Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries by Art Tech R C Hobby, citing the lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08558 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-04-14 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Art Tech R C Hobby |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries | 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.
Reason
The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hobby-Lobby-Intl-Recalls-Battery-Chargers-Used-with-Helicopters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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