CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
CPSC recall 03509 · announced November 19, 2002 · Evercel · 460 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been three reports of these battery chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: Contact Evercel collect at (781) 740-1312 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.