CPSCGeneral Alert
Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: October 15, 2015Recall ID: 16008Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-E-flite-Chargers |
| Title | Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16008.Horizon-Hobby.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger |
| Hazards › Name | The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 6542 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger. |
| Importers › Name | Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2015-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger. |
| Recall Number | 16008 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |