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Recall 02250 — Battery Chargers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-09-12

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02250
Date of alert
2002-09-12
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Chargetek Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The chargers were made in the USA and the words "Chargetek CT2000" are printed across the front of the charger's black housing. Indicator lights for charge mode, battery polarity and charge current are also located on the front. Wires for the AC power and three batteries extend from the bottom of the unit. Only models with a serial number in the range of 030260 to 030603 and/or a day code between "Jan 01 2001" and "June 30 2002" are included in the recall. The serial number is written on the top of the charger and the day code is stamped on the bottom. Hazards: A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Chargetek-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Char

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