Flyboone
Aug 14, 2009, 12:11 PM
Hey guys,
I'm posting a statement from Hobby Lobby's owner, Mark Cleveland regarding the recent FCC issues.
Jason Cole
Many of you are aware that some time ago, Hobby Lobby International inadvertently sold two items that were not FCC approved. We have cooperated fully with the FCC and pulled these products off the shelf. We are working with the suppliers to reduce power output and otherwise bring these quality products back to the market but in full compliance. Only a few units were sold and we are assured that they pose no danger to the users.
Although this was not intentional, it is simply not acceptable and we want customers to know that we have adopted the old “trust but verify” policy regarding FCC approved products. We have improved our inspection and acceptance processes to be sure this doesn’t happen again. Hobby Lobby International will not sell products in the American market that do not meet FCC guidelines.
Our experience points out a real danger in our marketplace today, when there are many foreign manufacturers selling products into the U.S. through Hong Kong trading companies and web brokers or front hobby shops. Because they are not subject to the FCC in their home country, some manufacturers’ products many not have gone through the rigorous evaluation process required to gain FCC licensing approval. Recently, it seems that there have been more and more of these products available to consumers. We would simply like to help do our part in keeping our customers safe and insuring that all products sold in the American market comply with FCC rules.
Over more than 44 years, the attitude of our team has been clear: Hobby-Lobby wants all our customers to have a great modeling experience. Because of our commitment to giving you a quality product, we made the decision to use only genuine Dean’s ™ connectors in all our planes. We know that there are cheaper knock-offs out there, but your model is worth the very best connections in the business.
Thank you for supporting Hobby-Lobby and for your continued confidence.
Mark Cleveland
CEO, Owner
Hobby-Lobby International
Brentwood, TN
I'm posting a statement from Hobby Lobby's owner, Mark Cleveland regarding the recent FCC issues.
Jason Cole
Many of you are aware that some time ago, Hobby Lobby International inadvertently sold two items that were not FCC approved. We have cooperated fully with the FCC and pulled these products off the shelf. We are working with the suppliers to reduce power output and otherwise bring these quality products back to the market but in full compliance. Only a few units were sold and we are assured that they pose no danger to the users.
Although this was not intentional, it is simply not acceptable and we want customers to know that we have adopted the old “trust but verify” policy regarding FCC approved products. We have improved our inspection and acceptance processes to be sure this doesn’t happen again. Hobby Lobby International will not sell products in the American market that do not meet FCC guidelines.
Our experience points out a real danger in our marketplace today, when there are many foreign manufacturers selling products into the U.S. through Hong Kong trading companies and web brokers or front hobby shops. Because they are not subject to the FCC in their home country, some manufacturers’ products many not have gone through the rigorous evaluation process required to gain FCC licensing approval. Recently, it seems that there have been more and more of these products available to consumers. We would simply like to help do our part in keeping our customers safe and insuring that all products sold in the American market comply with FCC rules.
Over more than 44 years, the attitude of our team has been clear: Hobby-Lobby wants all our customers to have a great modeling experience. Because of our commitment to giving you a quality product, we made the decision to use only genuine Dean’s ™ connectors in all our planes. We know that there are cheaper knock-offs out there, but your model is worth the very best connections in the business.
Thank you for supporting Hobby-Lobby and for your continued confidence.
Mark Cleveland
CEO, Owner
Hobby-Lobby International
Brentwood, TN