E-Commerce Marketer HobbyKing Cited for Violation of FCC RF Rules

The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a citation and order to HobbyKing USA for marketing at least two devices in the U.S. in violation of the commission’s equipment authorization and labeling requirements. “Marketers must ensure that RF devices are properly authorized and comply with all applicable labeling and identification requirements prior to being offered for sale in the United States,” the order said. “We therefore direct HobbyKing to take immediate steps to comply with the Commission’s equipment authorization and labeling requirements and cease any marketing of unauthorized RF devices in the United States.” HobbyKing faces fines of up to $18,936 per day and other sanctions, the bureau said. Representatives of HobbyKing, which markets model aircraft, drones and other products via its e-commerce site, didn't comment Friday.