Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 09179. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 09179 has the recall date 2 Apr 2009. The notice names the firm Horizon Hobby. The recall has about 15,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Radio-Controlled Airplanes.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that resulted in multiple cuts to the hands. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,000 |
| Description | The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Product Item Numbers Date Codes Include: Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter SPM6600 SPM6600E SPM66001E SPMR6600 SPMR6600E SPMR66001 SPMR66001E 807E 808E 809E 810E 811E 812E 901E E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter EFLH1400 EFLH1400M1 EFLH1400M2 E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to- Fly Airplane EFL4800 Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane HAN4425 |
| Product | Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model aircraft, About 15,000, Radio-Controlled Airplanes |
| Sold at | Independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter. |
| Manufacturer | Horizon Hobby Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Radio-Controlled Airplanes
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Horizon Hobby
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09179. https://recallregister.com/product/5184-radio-transmitters-for-model-aircrafts-recalled-by-horizon-hobby-due-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09179 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that resulted in multiple cuts to the hands.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09179?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China