Recalls / 2008-08-26
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
08374 · Recalled 2008-08-26 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights | About 210,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS), of Fullerton, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Sears, K-Mart retail from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact IMS toll-free at (866) 797-2738 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at http://usttools.com/recall, or write to IMS Inc., 1927 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833 ATTN: RECALL PROGRAM.
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Source: CPSC recall 08374. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.