CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 20, 2011

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards

The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday or visit the website at www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo

Recall Details

Sold At
Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011.
Injuries
Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12015

Product Information

Product Name
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
Product Type
Battery Chargers
Number of Units
About 975
Imported By
Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 504-0233
Website www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday or visit the website at www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo