ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
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. [Learn More]
About 18,600 (In addition, 540 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
ECX03130T1 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo White/Blue. ECX03130T2 ECX 1/10 Circuit 2WD LiPo Blue/Orange
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/25/2017 |
| Recall ID | 8034 |
| Recall Number | 17139 |
| Hazard | The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
| 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. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 04/25/2017 |
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