Reported Apr 25, 2017
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Horizon Hobby LLC of Champaign, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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