Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-898.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-898.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-898.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards. The notice was published on October 20, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 975 units are potentially affected.