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Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards is CPSC recall #09179, announced on April 2, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Product Item Numbers Date Codes Include: Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter SPM6600 SPM6600E SPM66001E SPMR6600 SPMR6600E SPMR66001 SPMR66001E 807E 808E 809E 810E 811E 812E 901E E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter EFLH1400 EFLH1400M1 EFLH1400M2 E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to- Fly Airplane EFL4800 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane HAN4425 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact horizon hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.. Affected brand: Horizon Hobby Inc..
The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Product Item Numbers Date Codes Include: Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter SPM6600 SPM6600E SPM66001E SPMR6600 SPMR6600E SPMR66001 SPMR66001E 807E 808E 809E 810E 811E 812E 901E E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter EFLH1400 EFLH1400M1 EFLH1400M2 E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to- Fly Airplane EFL4800 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane HAN4425
Affected products
Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model aircraft
Recalled brands
Horizon Hobby Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.
Recall date
April 2, 2009
CPSC recall #09179 covers Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 2, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Product Item Numbers Date Codes Include: Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter SPM6600 SPM6600E SPM66001E SPMR6600 SPMR6600E SPMR66001 SPMR66001E 807E 808E 809E 810E 811E 812E 901E E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter EFLH1400 EFLH1400M1 EFLH1400M2 E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to- Fly Airplane EFL4800 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane HAN4425
The CPSC remedy for recall #09179 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact horizon hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
If you sell Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.
The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Radio-Transmitters-for-Model-Aircrafts-Recalled-by-Horizon-Hobby-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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