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Fire / OverheatingAugust 26, 2008CPSC #08374

IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Brand
Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
210,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

IMS has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.

Photos

Recalled Spotlight and AccessoriesRecalled Car ChargerRecalled Spotlight Box
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