Horizon Hobby · Recalled
Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
- Units
- About 975
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.
The file
- Sold at
- Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011.
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Incident log
Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday or visit the website at www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 20 2011; last revised MAR 19 2015.