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Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

Date: April 14, 2008
Company: Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China

Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report