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M100-12V-12.5A-110

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published November 19, 2002.

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Recall #03-509 · Published November 19, 2002

Evercel Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers

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Affected model numbers

M100-12V-12.5A-110

Additional identifying details

"EVERPLORE" and Ni-Zn Battery Charger" are written on a blue and white label on the front of the units.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.

Brand: Evercel
Recall published: November 19, 2002
Category: Home Electronics
Units: About 460
Sold at / sales period: 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.

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