Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 15, 2015 CPSC #16008

Quick answer

Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16008, announced on October 15, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact horizon hobby for a replacement charger.. Affected brand: Horizon Hobby LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.

Affected products

E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers

Recalled brands

Horizon Hobby LLC

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.

Recall date

October 15, 2015

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16008?

CPSC recall #16008 covers Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 15, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.

What is the remedy for recall #16008?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16008 is consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact horizon hobby for a replacement charger.. 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 E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard 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/2016/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-E-flite-Chargers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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