CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-11-19). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: M100-12V-12.5A-110. About 460 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`03509`
Published	2002-11-19
Last updated	2025-07-02
Product category	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products	Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
Firm named in the title	Evercel
Firms	Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass. (manufacturer)
Units (US)	460
Model numbers	`M100-12V-12.5A-110`
Hazard classes	fire, burn
Remedy classes	dispose, stop use
Sold	Cabella's mail order catalogs and web site sold these battery chargers as part of their Evercel Model MOD100-7C Trolling Battery system, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $299.

Description

These Everplore-model M100-12V-12.5A-110 chargers have a blue plastic enclosure and measure 5.5 inches wide, 10.5 inches long and 3 inches thick. "EVERPLORE" and Ni-Zn Battery Charger" are written on a blue and white label on the front of the units.

Hazard

Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.

Incidents and injuries

There have been three reports of these battery chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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