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

Recall 12-015 · October 20, 2011 · Horizon Hobby

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-015 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 20, 2011
Brand
Horizon Hobby
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
Hazard
Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 975
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 19, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger · About 975 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011.; Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.

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, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday or visit the website at www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo

Recall history and context

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

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger (About 975 units). The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Possible Burn and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 19, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.