Horizon Hobby · Recalled
Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
- Units
- About 1,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $70
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.
The file
- Sold at
- Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.