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Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2009 Release #09-179 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 504-0233 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model aircrafts
Units: About 15,000
Manufacturer: Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Hazard: The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.
Incidents/Injuries: Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that resulted in multiple cuts to the hands.
Description: The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door.
| Product | Item Numbers | Date Codes Include: |
|---|---|---|
| Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter |
SPM6600 SPM6600E SPM66001E SPMR6600 SPMR6600E SPMR66001 SPMR66001E |
807E 808E 809E 810E 811E 812E 901E |
| E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter |
EFLH1400 EFLH1400M1 EFLH1400M2 |
|
| E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to- Fly Airplane |
EFL4800 | |
| Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane |
HAN4425 |
Sold at: Independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.horizonhobby.com
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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