CPSC recall 12015
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-03-19
On 2015-03-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger by Horizon Hobby, citing the charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12015 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-10-20 |
| Published | 2015-03-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Horizon Hobby |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger | 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
The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Losi-NiMH-Battery-Charger-Due-to-Possible-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards
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