Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16008. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
CPSC recall 16008 has the recall date 15 Oct 2015. The notice names the firm Horizon Hobby. The recall has about 1,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Battery Chargers.
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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 | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,300 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers, About 1,300, Battery Chargers |
| Sold at | Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70. |
| Importer | Horizon Hobby LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,300Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Battery Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Horizon Hobby
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16008The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16008. https://recallregister.com/product/6542-horizon-hobby-recalls-e-flite-chargers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 16008 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16008?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16008?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,300