Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-02). Hazards: laceration, fall, crash, impact injury. About 15,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09179 |
| Published | 2009-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Products | Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model aircraft |
| Firm named in the title | Horizon Hobby |
| Firms | Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 15,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, fall, crash, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter. |
Description
The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Product Item Numbers Date Codes Include: Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter SPM6600 SPM6600E SPM66001E SPMR6600 SPMR6600E SPMR66001 SPMR66001E 807E 808E 809E 810E 811E 812E 901E E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter EFLH1400 EFLH1400M1 EFLH1400M2 E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to- Fly Airplane EFL4800 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane HAN4425
Hazard
The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that resulted in multiple cuts to the hands.
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