Battery Chargers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Chargetek CT2000 battery chargers are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that can cause internal connections or external wiring to overheat, creating a fire hazard. The affected chargers are black units made in the USA with indicator lights on the front and wires for AC power and three batteries extending from the bottom. Only chargers with serial numbers between 030260 and 030603, and/or a day code stamped between January 1, 2001 and June 30, 2002 are included in this recall. The serial number is located on the top of the charger and the day code is on the bottom.
Consumers who own an affected charger should immediately stop using it and disconnect both the AC power and batteries. To obtain a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek directly.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using and disconnect the AC power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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