Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-10-20 · 12015
Hazards
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Recall
Number
12015
Date
2011-10-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.