CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers

Active Recall Announced September 12, 2002 CPSC #02250

Quick answer

CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers is CPSC recall #02250, announced on September 12, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The chargers were made in the USA and the words "Chargetek CT2000" are printed across the front of the charger's black housing. Indicator lights for charge mode, battery polarity and charge current are also located on the front. Wires for the AC power and three batteries extend from the bottom of the unit. Only models with a serial number in the range of 030260 to 030603 and/or a day code between "Jan 01 2001" and "June 30 2002" are included in the recall. The serial number is written on the top of the charger and the day code is stamped on the bottom. The remedy is consumers should stop using and disconnect the ac power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. to arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact chargetek.. Affected brand: Chargetek Inc..

Hazard

The chargers were made in the USA and the words "Chargetek CT2000" are printed across the front of the charger's black housing. Indicator lights for charge mode, battery polarity and charge current are also located on the front. Wires for the AC power and three batteries extend from the bottom of the unit. Only models with a serial number in the range of 030260 to 030603 and/or a day code between "Jan 01 2001" and "June 30 2002" are included in the recall. The serial number is written on the top of the charger and the day code is stamped on the bottom.

Affected products

Battery Chargers

Recalled brands

Chargetek Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using and disconnect the AC power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek.

Recall date

September 12, 2002

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02250?

CPSC recall #02250 covers CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 12, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The chargers were made in the USA and the words "Chargetek CT2000" are printed across the front of the charger's black housing. Indicator lights for charge mode, battery polarity and charge current are also located on the front. Wires for the AC power and three batteries extend from the bottom of the unit. Only models with a serial number in the range of 030260 to 030603 and/or a day code between "Jan 01 2001" and "June 30 2002" are included in the recall. The serial number is written on the top of the charger and the day code is stamped on the bottom.

What is the remedy for recall #02250?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02250 is consumers should stop using and disconnect the ac power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. to arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact chargetek.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Chargetek-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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