Horizon Hobby Inc. of Champaign, Ill., has recalled about 15,000 Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters because they can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to crash into bystanders or property, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.

The propellers can also spin unexpectedly.

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

The transmitters have Spektrum DX6i printed on the front and were sold alone or as part of three ready-to-fly model aircraft. The item number is on the product’s packaging. The date code is on a label inside the transmitter’s battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door.

The recalled items are:
-The Spektrum DX6i 6-Channel Full Range Radio Transmitter, item numbers SPM6600, SPM6600E, SPM66001E, SPMR6600, SPMR6600E, SPMR66001 and SPMR66001E.
-The E-Flite Blade 400 Ready-To-Fly Electric Mini Helicopter, item numbers EFLH1400, EFLH1400M1 and EFLH1400M2.
-The E-Flite T-34 25 ePTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane, item EFL4800.
-The Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang Mk II PTS Ready-to-Fly Airplane, item Han4425.

All of the items share date codes that include 807E, 808E, 809E, 810E, 811E, 812E and 901E.

The products were sold at independent model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 US for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter with a airplane or helicopter.

Consumers should stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped for inspection and repair.

Recall notice

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