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Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Horizon Hobby
SKU: CPSC-17139
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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