Safety regulator, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
Recall 02250 · Sep 12, 2002 · Chargetek Inc.
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02250
- Date
- Sep 12, 2002
- Company
- Chargetek Inc.
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Battery Chargers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The chargers were made in the USA and the words "Chargetek CT2000" are printed across the front of the charger's black housing. Indicator lights for charge mode, battery polarity and charge current are also located on the front. Wires for the AC power and three batteries extend from the bottom of the unit. Only models with a serial number in the range of 030260 to 030603 and/or a day code between "Jan 01 2001" and "June 30 2002" are included in the recall. The serial number is written on the top of the charger and the day code is stamped on the bottom.
What can happen
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using and disconnect the AC power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Chargetek has received three reports of fires involving the CT- 2000. The fires were contained to the charger with minor soot damage to nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty product dealers sold these chargers nationwide, from January 2001 to June 2002, for between $220 and $260.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled battery chargers?
Consumers should stop using and disconnect the AC power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek.
What is the hazard?
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
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.