Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-04-25). Hazards: fire. Models: 1/10, ECX03130T1, ECX03130T2, ECX03131T1, ECX03131T2, ECX03133T1…. About 18,600 units in the US and 540 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17139 |
| Published | 2017-04-25 |
| Last updated | 2017-04-25 |
| Products | ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | Horizon Hobby |
| Firms | Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 540 |
| Model numbers | 1/10, ECX03130T1, ECX03130T2, ECX03131T1, ECX03131T2, ECX03133T1, ECX03133T2, ECX03154 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180. |
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.
Hazard
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Machine access
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