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IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Reported: August 26, 2008 Initiated: August 26, 2008 #08374

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 210,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/IMS-Recalls-Car-Chargers-Used-With-Halogen-Spotlights-Sold-at-Sears-and-K-Mart-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 210,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 26, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08374.

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