CPSC recall · Reported December 31, 2001
CPSC, Lite Machines Corp. Announce Recall of Motor Speed Controller
The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controlle…
Lite Machines Corporation, of West Lafayette, Ind. recalled The Fusion 35 speed controller, a small printed circuit board with wires extending from e….
CPSC, Lite Machines Corp. Announce Recall of Motor Speed Controller was recalled by Lite Machines Corporation, of West Lafayette, Ind. in December 31, 2001. Reason: The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated cir…. Remedy: Consumers should send the Fusion 35 speed controller to Lite Machines for a diagnostic te…. Verify recall #02514 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lite Machines Corporation, of West Lafayette, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated cir….
- None
- agency class
- 375 units
- affected scope
- December 31, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02514 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Fusion 35 speed controller, a small printed circuit board with wires extending from either side, is packed in a clear plastic bag separate from other radio system components, and carries the identification "Fusion 35 #30499" on its front plate.
Reason for recall
The Fusion 35 motor speed controller may not operate properly, due to a weakness in a batch of integrated circuit (IC) chips. The (IC) chip can become hot and damage the controller. In certain instances, a malfunctioning IC chip can cause the helicopter motor to turn on for the several seconds before the power is disconnected, which can damage the helicopter or cause injury to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should send the Fusion 35 speed controller to Lite Machines for a diagnostic test by the manufacturer. If the unit is defective, it will be replaced free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02514 |
| Date reported | December 31, 2001 |
| Date initiated | December 31, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Lite Machines Corporation, of West Lafayette, Ind. |
| Affected scope | 375 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should send the Fusion 35 speed controller to Lite Machines for a diagnostic test by the manufacturer. If the unit is d…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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