CPSC recall 16-008, announced October 15, 2015, covers Horizon Hobby E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers (about 1,300 units). The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger. Recall contact: call 877-504-0233, or go to www.horizonhobby.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30-150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120-300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. "Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger" is printed across the center of the charger.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- March 2015 through June 2015
- Price paid
- $70
Why it was recalled
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 877-504-0233, or go to www.horizonhobby.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Horizon Hobby
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 16-008
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
- Importer
- Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
CPSC product type: Battery Chargers
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,300 units: the 96th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 25 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Horizon Hobby is named in 6 CPSC notices in this index, from 2011 to 2015. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Horizon Hobby HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S… (15-042, Dec 2014). 3 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Horizon Hobby toll-free at 877-504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under the Support tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
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