Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2015-10-15. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,300Units
2015-10-15Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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