CPSCGeneral Alert
Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Ha...
Published: October 20, 2011Recall ID: 12015Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Losi-NiMH-Battery-Charger-Due-to-Possible-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/12015%20%281%29.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Losi NiMH Battery Charger |
| Hazards › Name | The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 975 |
| Recall I D | 898 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value. |
| Importers › Name | Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2011-10-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 12015 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |