CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers

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

Recall #: 03509
Affected scope: About 460

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass. recalled These Everplore-model M100-12V-12.5A-110 chargers have a blue plastic enclosure and measu….

CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers was recalled by Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass. in November 19, 2002. Reason: 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 accord…. Verify recall #03509 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 19, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03509 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03509
Date reported	November 19, 2002
Date initiated	November 19, 2002
Recalling firm	Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass.
Affected scope	About 460
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 19, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03509.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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