RE: Axe Batt. recall reply  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> RC Helicopters >> Electric RC Helis >> Helimax >> RE: Axe Batt. recall reply
Page: <<   < prev  1 [2]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 6/7/2008 7:53:55 PM   
scottandrews


 

Posts: 1
Joined: 6/7/2008
From: , NY, USA
Status: offline 		Not so true. I had one of the chargers actually catch fire. Like burst into flames on the kitchen counter well i called up the company and they had one shipped out to me within ten minutes. I am new to the Heli world but i have ordered alot of other gear from different companies and i think they're doing a pretty fair job.

(in reply to BigTruckDriver)
       Post #: 26

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 6/7/2008 9:36:20 PM   
r_william


 

Posts: 102
Joined: 1/24/2008
From: Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Yea. If your serious about this hobby you need to replace that [charger] ASAP anyway. You cant expect much from it (except it to be UL approved) given you got it (all) for $200. That maybe inpart why they are having [battery] issues to begin with. There are many to choose from but my budget minded opinion would be a Triton Jr.

ALWAYS keep an eye on any LiPo based power components and accessories.

RWW

(in reply to scottandrews)
       Post #: 27

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 6/9/2008 10:45:23 PM   
r_william


 

Posts: 102
Joined: 1/24/2008
From: Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Hey all OP here again...

Has anyone returned them without a discharge connector?

I have just about "used" my 3 batts. up (slight puffing) and am ready to return them but I want to keep my ultra connectors. I have long since "lost" the original ones.

TIA...rWw

(in reply to r_william)
       Post #: 28

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 6/10/2008 4:36:34 AM   
GotM


 

Posts: 8
Joined: 4/10/2008
From: Chandler, AZ, USA
Status: offline 		I returned mine without the discharge connector. I had changed mine out to the ultra connectors too. I sealed up the ends with heat shrink before I sent them off. No issues, I already have the replacement battery...I havent tried it yet. It is too hot here in Az now.

(in reply to r_william)
       Post #: 29

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 7/21/2008 6:24:42 PM   
pingken


 

Posts: 6
Joined: 2/10/2008
From: sacramento, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Wow just called hobby services and was told that a new shippment was received today. Does this mean after way over 90 days I can try and learn to fly again. Sorry not to be negative but this whole thing took alot longer then I expected.

(in reply to GotM)
       Post #: 30

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 8/7/2008 12:42:22 PM   
r_william


 

Posts: 102
Joined: 1/24/2008
From: Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Hey,

OP here.

My plan all along was to wait before sending in my batts. because I was sure there would be a rush at first that HS [hobby services] would likely not be able to keep up with.
In the meanwhile I would fly the piss out of the the three batts. I have whilst keeping an eye on them for the safety issues. (I never read here or elsewhere that anyone ever had a problem anyway).
Well I finally "pulled the pin" and sent them in about three months later on 7/30.
According to the HS website, they received my old ones on 8/2 and sent out the new ones on 8/4. I expect them on or by 8/09.

Not bragging, but keep this in mind if you are ever involved in a recall in the future. Wait abit before responding!

Edited for my poor typing (spelling).

< Message edited by r_william -- 8/7/2008 12:43:24 PM >

(in reply to pingken)
       Post #: 31

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 8/13/2008 9:38:36 PM   
pingken


 

Posts: 6
Joined: 2/10/2008
From: sacramento, CA, USA
Status: offline 		So OP did you receive your batterys. I for one have not but the nice lady said I should see them by Friday 8-15-08 well see.

(in reply to r_william)
       Post #: 32

RE: Axe Batt. recall reply - 8/14/2008 2:47:50 PM   
r_william


 

Posts: 102
Joined: 1/24/2008
From: Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Status: offline 		OP here,

Yes, I did receive them... on the 8th!

That was just 10 days after I sent them in.

I also received 3 LPMs which I have no use for.

FWIW: I converted to brushed separates and a GY240.
According to my batt. charger (Triton Jr.), 5.5 min flights (just hovering) are consuming about 73% of batt. capacity. I use this [capacity] to gauge flight times as opposed to an on-board monitor. I will try increasing flight times until I reach the 80-85% capacity, then reduce times as the batts. age to maintain the capacity % used.


(in reply to pingken)
       Post #: 33

Page:   <<   < prev  1 [2]
All Forums >> RC Helicopters >> Electric RC Helis >> Helimax >> RE: Axe Batt. recall reply
Page: <<   < prev  1 [2]





Jump to:


Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Member Video Posts | RCU Video Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America

Kaango.com Classifieds

0.625RCU1