CPSC2008-08-26
IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS), of Fullerton, Calif.
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.
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.
Sold at
Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.
Affected count
About 210,000
Injuries reported
IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/IMS-Recalls-Car-Chargers-Used-With-Halogen-Spotlights-Sold-at-Sears-and-K-Mart-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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