Recalls / 2011-10-20

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards

12015 · Recalled 2011-10-20 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger		About 975

Parties

Importer: Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Hobby gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday or visit the website at www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo

Source: CPSC recall 12015. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.