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CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers

U.S. CPSCFireNov 19, 2002

Hazard

Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.

Incidents & injuries

There have been three reports of these battery chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

These Everplore-model M100-12V-12.5A-110 chargers have a blue plastic enclosure and measure 5.5 inches wide, 10.5 inches long and 3 inches thick. "EVERPLORE" and Ni-Zn Battery Charger" are written on a blue and white label on the front of the units.

Sold on

Cabella's mail order catalogs and web site sold these battery chargers as part of their Evercel Model MOD100-7C Trolling Battery system, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $299.

Contact the company

Contact Evercel collect at (781) 740-1312 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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