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November 19, 2002 Alert #03-509
CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
PRODUCT: Battery Chargers - Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass., is
voluntarily recalling about 460 battery chargers for certain Evercel
Nickel Zinc batteries often used with boat trolling motors. 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. 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
PROBLEM: Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can
overheat, posing a fire hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There have been three reports of these battery
chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No
injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these battery chargers
immediately and contact Evercel toll-free at (877) EVERCEL between 9
a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on returning
the chargers for a free replacement.
