Product Recall Number: 12015
Why was Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger recalled?
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12015
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-10-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 975
Incidents: Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed