Horizon Hobby Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane recall
Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders Due to Risk of Injury
Why was Horizon Hobby Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free replacement receiver. Contact: For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, between 12 noon and 7 p.m. CT Sunday, or by mail at 4105 Fieldstone Road, Champaign, Ill. 61822. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.horizonhobby.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Spektrum Receivers
- Company
- Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 3,500 in the United States and 150 in Canada
- Sold at
- Horizon Hobby direct sales representatives nationwide and Canada from March 2009 through May 2010 for about $105.
- Recall date
- September 14, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.