Product Recall Number: 17-139
Why was ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles recalled?
The vehicle’s electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-139
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-04-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
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.
Hazard Description: The vehicle’s electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: Horizon Hobby has received 19 reports of the ESC in the model truck and cars catching fire. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
Sold At: Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180.
Importers: Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed