Lithium-Polymer Battery Chargers (Art-Tech) – Fire Risk (2008)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries
Brand
Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China is recalling Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries. The hazard is: The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026