Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 12015 · Oct 20, 2011 · Horizon Hobby
975
units affected
975
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12015
- Date
- Oct 20, 2011
- Company
- Horizon Hobby
- Units affected
- 975
- Product
- Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.
What can happen
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled losi nimh start-up combo charger?
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
What is the hazard?
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
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.