The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13227·Announced 2013-06-25

Horizon Hobby Recalls Dynamite 7.4V LiPo Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Horizon Hobby is recalling Dynamite 7.4V LiPo batteries used in Losi Micro remote control vehicles because incorrect wiring can cause overheating and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Hobby Inc. is recalling approximately 117 Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries. These batteries 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 and feature red and black wires leading to a white plastic connector. The specific models involved are marked with "Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po" and "DYN1429" on the side of the black and orange casing.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. Using or charging these batteries can cause them to overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection with this recall.

The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles at hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately, disconnect them from any product or charger, and contact Horizon Hobby for a full refund or a replacement battery.

The recalled product

Product
Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Manufacturer
Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries and Chargers
Hazard
Affected units
117

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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