The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16008·Announced 2015-10-15

Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Battery Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Horizon Hobby is recalling E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Hobby LLC is recalling approximately 1,300 E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers. The recall was initiated because the chargers can overcharge batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage, and injury. No injuries or fires have been reported to date.

The affected chargers are model EFLC1105. They are blue with a gray, black, and blue faceplate and measure 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The text "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center. The chargers were sold at Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately. They should contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at 877-504-0233 or visit www.horizonhobby.com to obtain a replacement charger.

The recalled product

Product
E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
Manufacturer
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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