CPSC2015-10-15
Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Hazard
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
Sold at
Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
Consumer contact
Horizon Hobby toll-free at 877-504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under the Support tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-E-flite-ChargersDon't want to check this manually?
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