Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 17139. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
CPSC recall 17139 has the recall date 25 Apr 2017. The notice names the firm Horizon Hobby. The recall has about 18,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 18,600 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles, About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180. |
| Importer | Horizon Hobby LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,600Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name Horizon Hobby
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17139. https://recallregister.com/product/8034-horizon-hobby-recalls-remote-controlled-model-vehicles-due-to-fire-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17139 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from October 2016 through December 2016 for about $180.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17139?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17139?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)