Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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• Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model aircraft · About 15,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter.; Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that resulted in multiple cuts to the hands.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.horizonhobby.com

Recall history and context

Horizon Hobby appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Horizon Hobby recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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