CPSCGeneral Alert
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Published: April 25, 2017Recall ID: 17139Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the Dynamite 40-Amp FWD REV Brushed ESC - DYNS2201. It is the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) that comes in the remote controlled hobby model vehicles ECX 1/10 LiPo Circuit, Ruckus and Torment models with the following models numbers: ECX03130T1, ECX03130T2, ECX03131T1, ECX03131T2, ECX03133T1, ECX03133T2, ECX03154. The model numbers can be found on the product box or in the owner's manual for each vehicle. The model vehicles measure about 18 inches in length and 12 inches in width and are hobby grade remote control models for ages 14 and up.
Affected Products
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Vehicles |
| Title | Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Circuit T1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/Blue |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Circuit T2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | ECX03130T2 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo Blue/Orange |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ruckus T1.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | ECX03131T1 ECX 1/10 Ruckus 2WD LiPo Silver/Blue |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Torment T1.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | ECX03133T1 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Red/Silver |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Torment T2.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | ECX03133T2 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Yellow/Blue |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Torment%20T1_0.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | ECX03154 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo K&N |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DYNS2201.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | DYNS2201 ESC |
| Hazards › Name | The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Horizon Hobby has received 19 reports of the ESC in the model truck and cars catching fire. No injuries or property damage has been reported. |
| Products › Name | ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8034 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC. |
| Importers › Name | Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180. |
| Recall Date | 2017-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the Dynamite 40-Amp FWD REV Brushed ESC - DYNS2201. It is the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) that comes in the remote controlled hobby model vehicles ECX 1/10 LiPo Circuit, Ruckus and Torment models with the following models numbers: ECX03130T1, ECX03130T2, ECX03131T1, ECX03131T2, ECX03133T1, ECX03133T2, ECX03154. The model numbers can be found on the product box or in the owner's manual for each vehicle. The model vehicles measure about 18 inches in length and 12 inches in width and are hobby grade remote control models for ages 14 and up. |
| Recall Number | 17139 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62324r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Horizon Hobby at 800-338-4639 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 P.M. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |