Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08364. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery.
CPSC recall 08364 has the recall date 19 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm Hobbico. The recall has about 11,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Hobbico has received 28 reports of batteries overheating and/or melting, including 27 reports of flames and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 11,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read "HMX", "AXE" and "Heli-Max" and training gear. "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" are printed on the battery. |
| Product | Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits, About 11,000, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Hobby Stores nationwide and online from November 2007 through March 2008 for about $35. The helicopter kits were sold for $200. |
| Importer | Hobbico Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Hobbico
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08364The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08364. https://recallregister.com/product/4402-hobbico-inc-recalls-batteries-used-in-radio-controlled-helicopters-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08364 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hobbico has received 28 reports of batteries overheating and/or melting, including 27 reports of flames and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hobby Stores nationwide and online from November 2007 through March 2008 for about $35. The helicopter kits were sold for $200.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08364?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China