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Power Systems Plus Equipment recall
Recalled August 13, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08E051000 · Power Systems Plus
Hazard
OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.
Remedy
IMS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CHARGER WITH A NEW CHARGER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IMS AT 1-866-797-2738.
Units
210,000 units
Description
INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC. (IMS) IS RECALLING 210,000 12-VOLT DC VEHICLE CHARGER ADAPTORS, POWER SYSTEMS PLUS MODEL HSLR30S, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES. THE CAR CHARGER IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE SPOTLIGHT'S BATTERY WHICH CAN CAUSE IT TO OVERCHARGE INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
What to do
IMS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CHARGER WITH A NEW CHARGER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IMS AT 1-866-797-2738.
Product
Power Systems Plus HSLR30S
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →