Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13227. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery immediately. Disconnect it from the product or charger and return the battery to Horizon Hobby for a full refund or a replacement battery.
CPSC recall 13227 has the recall date 25 Jun 2013. The notice names the firm Kiel Technology. The recall has about 117 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 117 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that 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. The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles and have red and black wires coming out of the end into a white plastic connector. Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429 are printed on the side of the black and orange batteries. |
| Product | Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries, About 117, Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20. |
| Manufacturer | Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Importer | Horizon Hobby Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 117Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kiel Technology
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13227The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13227. https://recallregister.com/product/1409-horizon-hobby-recalls-batteries-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13227 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13227?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13227?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 117