INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC. (IMS) IS RECALLING 210,000 12-VOLT DC VEHICLE CHARGER ADAPTORS, POWER SYSTEMS PLUS MODEL HSLR30S.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     POWER SYSTEMS PLUS / HSLR30S       9999
 
Manufacturer : INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC Mfr's Report Date : AUG 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E051000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 210000
Summary:
 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.
Consequence:
 OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.
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.
Notes:
 CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.