Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16008 · Oct 15, 2015 · Horizon Hobby
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16008
- Date
- Oct 15, 2015
- Company
- Horizon Hobby
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.
What can happen
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled e-flite ultra micro-4 ac/dc battery chargers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
What is the hazard?
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.