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Product recall · CPSCAugust 26, 2008Serious
IMS Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to 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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 210,000
- Recall date
- August 26, 2008
- Brand
- International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS), of Fullerton, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.
HSLR30S
Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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