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

Active Recall Announced October 20, 2011 CPSC #12015

Quick answer

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards is CPSC recall #12015, announced on October 20, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact horizon hobby for a refund of the retail value.. Affected brand: Horizon Hobby Inc..

Hazard

The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.

Affected products

Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger

Recalled brands

Horizon Hobby Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

Recall date

October 20, 2011

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12015?

CPSC recall #12015 covers Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 20, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.

What is the remedy for recall #12015?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12015 is consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact horizon hobby for a refund of the retail value.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire 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.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Losi-NiMH-Battery-Charger-Due-to-Possible-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls