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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-10-15

Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers

  • Brand Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Horizon Hobby is recalling the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger due to a fire hazard. The charger can overcharge batteries and overheat, potentially causing fires, property damage, and injury. The recalled charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate, measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep, and has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display that can charge various small battery types.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own this charger should stop using it immediately and contact Horizon Hobby to obtain a replacement charger.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.

Details from the source

This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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