Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/Blue

ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles

Recall Date: April 25th, 2017
Units: About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.

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.

Images:

ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/Blue

ECX03130T2 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo Blue/Orange

ECX03131T1 ECX 1/10 Ruckus 2WD LiPo Silver/Blue

ECX03133T1 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Red/Silver

ECX03133T2 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo Yellow/Blue

ECX03154 ECX 1/10 Torment 2WD LiPo K&N

DYNS2201 ESC

Consumer Contact:

Horizon Hobby at 800-338-4639 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 P.M. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.