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CPSCRecalled Aug 26, 2008 · #08374

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
HSLR30S
UPCs
Sold at
Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice