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

Recalled April 25, 2017 · CPSC recall 17139 · Horizon Hobby

ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/BlueECX03130T2 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo Blue/OrangeECX03131T1 ECX 1/10 Ruckus 2WD LiPo Silver/BlueECX03133T1 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Red/Silver
Hazard
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
Imported by
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Retailers
Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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