CPSC recall 02250
Battery Chargers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-10-15
On 2025-10-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Battery Chargers by Chargetek, citing A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02250 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-09-12 |
| Published | 2025-10-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Chargetek |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Battery Chargers | 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.
Reason
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Chargetek-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers-
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