The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·12015·Announced 2011-10-20

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

Horizon Hobby is recalling Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Chargers because they can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Hobby Inc. is recalling the Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger due to a potential fire and burn hazard. The black charger, which measures 4 inches by 2 inches and bears the model number LOSB9904, can emit excessive heat. Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected chargers were distributed by hobby stores nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011. They were given away for free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer. Approximately 975 units were distributed.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value. For additional information, consumers can contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 or visit www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo.

The recalled product

Product
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
Manufacturer
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Battery Chargers
Hazard
Affected units
975

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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