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

Active Recall Announced August 26, 2008 CPSC #08374

Quick answer

IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #08374, announced on August 26, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights

Recalled brands

International Merchandising Service Inc. (IMS)

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.

Recall date

August 26, 2008

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08374?

CPSC recall #08374 covers IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 26, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08374?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08374 is 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.. 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 IMS Recalls Car Chargers Used With Halogen Spotlights Sold at Sears and K-Mart Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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/2008/IMS-Recalls-Car-Chargers-Used-With-Halogen-Spotlights-Sold-at-Sears-and-K-Mart-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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