CPSC recall 15042
HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-12-04
On 2014-12-04 the CPSC announced a recall of HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger by Horizon Hobby, citing power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15042 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-12-04 |
| Published | 2014-12-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Horizon Hobby |
| Distribution | US |
Product
HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger | 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."
Reason
Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-HobbyZone-Super-Cub-S-Radio-Controlled-Aircraft
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