CPSC recall 03-509, announced November 19, 2002, covers Evercel Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers (about 460 units). Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws. Recall contact: call (781) 740-1312.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
"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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
white label on the front of the units
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2002 through September 2002
- Price paid
- $299
Why it was recalled
Internal electrical components of the battery chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There have been three reports of these battery chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (781) 740-1312.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Evercel
- Manufacturer
- Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass.
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 03-509
- 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.
Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 460 units: the 108th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Evercel collect at (781) 740-1312 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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