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

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsAug 26, 2008
Recalled Spotlight and Accessories
Recalled Spotlight and Accessories
Recalled Car Charger
Recalled Car Charger
Recalled Spotlight Box
Recalled Spotlight Box

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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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact IMS toll-free at (866) 797-2738 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company's Web site at http://usttools.com/recall, or write to IMS Inc., 1927 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833 ATTN: RECALL PROGRAM.

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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