Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17139 · Apr 25, 2017 · Horizon Hobby
18,600
units affected
18,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17139
- Date
- Apr 25, 2017
- Company
- Horizon Hobby
- Units affected
- 18,600
- Product
- ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Dynamite 40-Amp FWD REV Brushed ESC - DYNS2201. It is the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) that comes in the remote controlled hobby model vehicles ECX 1/10 LiPo Circuit, Ruckus and Torment models with the following models numbers: ECX03130T1, ECX03130T2, ECX03131T1, ECX03131T2, ECX03133T1, ECX03133T2, ECX03154. The model numbers can be found on the product box or in the owner's manual for each vehicle. The model vehicles measure about 18 inches in length and 12 inches in width and are hobby grade remote control models for ages 14 and up.
What can happen
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ecx circuit, ruckus, and torment remote-controlled model vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
What is the hazard?
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a 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.