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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
The vehicle’s electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Recall Details
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Horizon Hobby for instructions on receiving a free replacement ESC.
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.
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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