CPSC recall 08374
Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights by International Merchandising Service Ims, citing the car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08374 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-08-26 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | International Merchandising Service Ims |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Car Chargers Used with Power System Plus 3 Million Candlepower Spotlights | The recalled 12V DC car charger was sold with the Power Systems Plus/UST 3 Million Candlepower Spotlight with model number HSLR30S. The spotlight is black and blue and has a sticker on each side that reads "3 Million Candle Power." "HSLR30S" is printed on the instruction manual and on the packaging.
Reason
The car charger is incompatible with the spotlight's battery, which can cause it to overcharge inside of a vehicle and pose a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
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/2008/IMS-Recalls-Car-Chargers-Used-With-Halogen-Spotlights-Sold-at-Sears-and-K-Mart-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
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