CPSC recall 17139
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-04-25
On 2017-04-25 the CPSC announced a recall of ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles by Horizon Hobby, citing the vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17139 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-04-25 |
| Published | 2017-04-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Horizon Hobby |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehicles | The recall involves the Dynamite 40-Amp FWD REV Brushed ESC - DYNS2201. It is the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) that comes in the remote controlled hobby model vehicles ECX 1/10 LiPo Circuit, Ruckus and Torment models with the following models numbers: ECX03130T1, ECX03130T2, ECX03131T1, ECX03131T2, ECX03133T1, ECX03133T2, ECX03154. The model numbers can be found on the product box or in the owner's manual for each vehicle. The model vehicles measure about 18 inches in length and 12 inches in width and are hobby grade remote control models for ages 14 and up.
Reason
The vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Vehicles
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