Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-04-25 · 17139
Hazards
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
17139
Date
2017-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180.
Importer(s)
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.