Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.

Recall #: 16008
Affected scope: About 1,300

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from….

Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 15, 2015. Reason: The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and inj…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby f…. Verify recall #16008 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and inj….

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agency class: October 15, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16008 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 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.

Reason for recall

The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.

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	16008
Date reported	October 15, 2015
Date initiated	October 15, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,300
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 stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 15, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16008.

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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