CPSC2002-09-12
CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
Chargetek Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.
Hazard
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Specialty product dealers sold these chargers nationwide, from January 2001 to June 2002, for between $220 and $260.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Battery Chargers
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Chargetek at (888) 453-4135 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can visit the firm's web site at www.chargetek.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Chargetek-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers-Don't want to check this manually?
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