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Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
1,300
Recall Date
October 15, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Horizon Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.horizonhobby.com From March 2015 Through June 2015 For About $70. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6542.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6542.

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Horizon Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.horizonhobby.com From March 2015 Through June 2015 For About $70. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6542.

Horizon Hobby toll-free at 877-504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under the Support tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Horizon Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.horizonhobby.com From March 2015 Through June 2015 For About $70. Recall FAQ

Horizon Hobby Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.horizonhobby.com From March 2015 Through June 2015 For About $70. is the subject of an electronics recall: Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on October 15, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,300 units are potentially affected.