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Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #17139, announced on April 25, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact horizon hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement esc.. Affected brand: Horizon Hobby LLC.
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.
Affected products
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
Recalled brands
Horizon Hobby LLC
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
Recall date
April 25, 2017
CPSC recall #17139 covers Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 25, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #17139 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact horizon hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement esc.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Vehicles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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