Horizon Hobby recalls Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger due to possible burn and fire hazards from excessive heat. Consumers should stop using and get a refund.
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Chargers because they can overheat, causing burns or fires. This affects owners of the charger with model number LOSB9904.
The charger can overheat when used with incompatible batteries or under certain conditions, leading to burns or fires. The product is designed for 7.2V NiMH batteries with 1500mAh capacity or higher, but improper use can cause excessive heat.
Owners of Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Chargers with model number LOSB990:4 are affected. Anyone using the charger without proper batteries could be at risk of burns or fire.
Look for the Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger with model number LOSB9904 on the back of the packaging. The charger has a Losi logo sticker on the front and specific voltage and current ratings on the back.
Immediately stop using the Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger to prevent burns or fires.
Reach out to Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value of the charger.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
The model number is LOSB9904, printed on the back of the product's packaging.
No, Horizon Hobby will refund the retail value if you contact them.
Only 7.2V NiMH batteries with 1500mAh or higher capacity.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Horizon Hobby to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 898 — Horizon Hobby Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger Hello, I own a Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger that is covered by recall 898 from Horizon Hobby. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
