The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10342·Announced 2010-09-14

Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers for Model Gliders Due to Injury Risk

Horizon Hobby is recalling about 3,500 Spektrum AR6250 receivers used with model airplane gliders because they may lose radio contact, causing the glider to fall and injure people.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the glider can fall and hit consumers, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Hobby Inc. is recalling Spektrum AR6250 receivers designed for use with carbon fiber model gliders. The recall involves about 3,500 units sold in the United States and 150 in Canada. The receivers were sold by Horizon Hobby direct sales representatives nationwide and in Canada from March 2009 through May 2010 for about $105. The model number AR6250 is found on the back of the packaging and on the front and back of the receiver, with "Spektrum" printed on the front.

The hazard is that the receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit consumers, posing a risk of injury. Horizon Hobby has reported no injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free replacement receiver. For additional information, consumers can contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, between 12 noon and 7 p.m. CT Sunday, or by mail at 4105 Fieldstone Road, Champaign, Ill. 61822. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.horizonhobby.com.

The recalled product

Product
Spektrum Receivers
Manufacturer
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Radio-Controlled Airplanes
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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