INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC. IS RECALLING 210,000 12-VOLT DC VEHICLE CHARGER ADAPTORS
— Recall Campaign #08E051000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 210,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08E051000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 13, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08E051000 |
| Units affected: | 210,000 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.