Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 10342 · Sep 14, 2010 · Horizon Hobby
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10342
- Date
- Sep 14, 2010
- Company
- Horizon Hobby
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Spektrum Receivers
- Product type
- Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Spektrum AR6250 receivers designed for use with carbon fiber model gliders. Model number AR6250 can be found on the back of the packaging and on the front and back of the receiver. "Spektrum" is printed on the front of the receiver.
What can happen
The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit consumers, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free replacement receiver.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Horizon Hobby direct sales representatives nationwide and Canada from March 2009 through May 2010 for about $105.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spektrum receivers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free replacement receiver.
What is the hazard?
The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit consumers, posing a risk of 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.