IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 08374 · Aug 26, 2008 · Ims
210,000
units affected
210,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08374
- Date
- Aug 26, 2008
- Company
- Ims
- Units affected
- 210,000
- Product
- Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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 fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled car chargers used with power system plus 3 million candlepower spotlights?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.