Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders Due to Risk of Injury

The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit cons…

Recall #: 10342
Affected scope: About 3,500 in the United States and 150 in Canada

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Spektrum AR6250 receivers designed for use with carbon fiber model g….

Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders Due to Risk of … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 14, 2010. Reason: The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby …. Verify recall #10342 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range ….

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agency class: September 14, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10342 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Spektrum AR6250 receivers designed for use with carbon fiber model gliders. Model number AR6250 can be found on the back of the packaging and on the front and back of the receiver. "Spektrum" is printed on the front of the receiver.

Reason for recall

The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit consumers, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free replacement receiver.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10342
Date reported	September 14, 2010
Date initiated	September 14, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,500 in the United States and 150 in Canada
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 immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free repl…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Horizon Hobby for information on receiving a free replacement receiver.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 14, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10342.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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