# Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2011-10-20 · 12015 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12015
- **Date:** 2011-10-20
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger

## Hazards

The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Losi-NiMH-Battery-Charger-Due-to-Possible-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards)
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