Horizon Hobby E-flite Chargers recall: Fire Hazard
Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Horizon Hobby E-flite Chargers recalled?
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger. Contact: 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.
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
- E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
- Company
- Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 1,300
- Sold at
- Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
- Recall date
- October 15, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.