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CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
Recalled November 19, 2002 · CPSC recall 03509 · Evercel
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.
Units
About 460
Incidents / injuries
There have been three reports of these battery chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.
Contact
Contact Evercel collect at (781) 740-1312 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Product
Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
Manufacturer(s)
Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass.
Retailers
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →