IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-08-26). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: HSLR30S. About 210,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08374 |
| Published | 2008-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights |
| Firm named in the title | IMS |
| Firms | International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS), of Fullerton, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 210,000 |
| Model numbers | HSLR30S |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20. |
Description
The recalled 12V DC car charger was sold with the Power Systems Plus/UST 3 Million Candlepower Spotlight with model number HSLR30S. The spotlight is black and blue and has a sticker on each side that reads "3 Million Candle Power." "HSLR30S" is printed on the instruction manual and on the packaging.
Hazard
The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled car charger and contact IMS for information on how to receive a free replacement car charger. Consumers can continue to use the spotlights without the car charger.
Incidents and injuries
IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.
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