IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-08-26 · 08374
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08374
Date
2008-08-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.
Importer(s)
International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS), of Fullerton, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.