CPSC2017-04-25
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
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-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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