Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2009

Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitter Recall

     Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due
to Impact and Laceration Hazards.

     NEWS from CPSC
     U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
     Office of Information and Public Affairs
     Washington, DC 20207

     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
     Release #09-179

     Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 504-0233
     CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
     CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

     Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due
to Impact and Laceration Hazards.

     WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

     Name of Product: Spektrum DX6i Radio Transmitters used with model
aircrafts.

     Units: About 15,000

     Manufacturer: Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.

     Hazard: The defective radio transmitters can cause model airplanes and
helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into
bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a
person standing too close or working on the aircraft. This poses impact and
laceration hazards to consumers and a risk of property damage.

     Incidents/Injuries: Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that
resulted in multiple cuts to the hands.

     Description: The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to
control model airplanes and helicopters. "Spektrum DX6i" is printed on the
front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as
part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and
product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number
is located on the product's packaging. The date code is located on a label
inside the transmitter's battery compartment or on the underside of the
battery compartment door.

     Product: Item Numbers

     Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter SPM6600:
SPM6600E, SPM66001E, SPMR6600, SPMR6600E, SPMR66001, SPMR66001E 807E
     E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter: EFLH1400,
EFLH1400M1, EFLH1400M2
     E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane: EFL4800
     Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane: HAN4425

     Date Codes Include: 808E, 809E, 810E, 811E, 812E, 901E

     Sold at: Independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008
through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400
and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter.

     Manufactured in: China

     Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio
transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters
shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.

     Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby
toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. And 7 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.horizonhobby.com

     To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recall product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09179.html

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