Recalls / 2017-04-25

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

17139 · Recalled 2017-04-25 · CPSC page

ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/Blue

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.

Hazards

The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Reported 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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.

Products

Name	Model	Units
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles		About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Horizon Hobby, online at www.horizonhobby.com

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.

More images

ECX03130T2 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo Blue/Orange

ECX03131T1 ECX 1/10 Ruckus 2WD LiPo Silver/Blue

ECX03133T1 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Red/Silver

ECX03133T2 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Yellow/Blue

Source: CPSC recall 17139. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.