RecallPulseUpdated Nov 5, 2026

Horizon Hobby product recalls

8 CPSC recalls since 2010.

ECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehiclesHorizon Hobby · Home & otherECX Circuit, Ruckus, and Torment remote-controlled model vehiclesThe vehicle's electronic speed control (ESC) can fail and short circuit, posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardReplace19KunitsApr 2017E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery ChargersHorizon Hobby · Electrical & batteriesE-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery ChargersThe chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.Fire hazardReplace1,300unitsOct 2015HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and ChargerHorizon Hobby · Electrical & batteriesHobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and ChargerPower supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.Fire hazardReplace6,800unitsDec 2014Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle setsHorizon Hobby · Baby & kidsRadio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle setsThe main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use.Injury hazardRepair600unitsApr 2014Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model HelicoptersHorizon Hobby · Baby & kidsBlade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model HelicoptersThe tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter…Crash hazardReplace1,980unitsJan 2014Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo BatteriesHorizon Hobby · Electrical & batteriesDynamite 7.4 V LiPo BatteriesThe positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector.Fire hazardReplace / Refund117unitsJun 2013Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo ChargerHorizon Hobby · Electrical & batteriesLosi NiMH Start-Up Combo ChargerThe charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.Burn hazardFire hazardRefund975unitsOct 2011Spektrum ReceiversHorizon Hobby · Home & otherSpektrum ReceiversThe receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits.Fall hazard3,500unitsSep 2010