Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-10-20). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: LOSB9904. About 975 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12015 |
| Published | 2011-10-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-19 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger |
| Firm named in the title | Horizon Hobby |
| Firms | Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 975 |
| Model numbers | LOSB9904 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
Incidents and injuries
Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.
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