Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards

The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Recall #: 12015
Affected scope: About 975

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB….

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 20, 2011. Reason: The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refu…. Verify recall #12015 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard..

None
agency class: October 20, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12015 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

The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4" x 2" and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product's packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: "Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher." On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.

Reason for recall

The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

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	12015
Date reported	October 20, 2011
Date initiated	October 20, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 975
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 this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 20, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12015.

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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