NHTSA recall 08E051000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Aug 13, 2008210,000 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC
The defect
International merchandising service, inc. (Ims) IS recalling 210,000 12-volt dc vehicle charger adaptors, power systems plus model hslr30s, sold as aftermarket equipment for use in motor vehicles. The car charger IS incompatible with the spotlight's battery which can cause it to overcharge inside the vehicle.
The risk
Overcharging can result in a fire or cause burn hazard to consumers.
The remedy
Ims will notify owners and replace the defective charger with a new charger. the recall IS expected to begin during august 2008. owners may contact ims at 1-866-797-2738.