CPSC2017-04-25

Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.

Product photos

ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/Blue

ECX03130T2 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo Blue/Orange

ECX03131T1 ECX 1/10 Ruckus 2WD LiPo Silver/Blue

ECX03133T1 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Red/Silver

ECX03133T2 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Yellow/Blue

Hazard

The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.

Sold at

Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180.

Affected count

About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)

Injuries reported

Horizon Hobby has received 19 reports of the ESC in the model truck and cars catching fire. No injuries or property damage has been reported.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Replace

Products

ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles

Consumer contact

Horizon Hobby at 800-338-4639 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 P.M. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Vehicles

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