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Power System Plus Spotlights Recalled

August 26, 2008
The car chargers used with Power System Plus halogen spotlights are being recalled.

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.

The distributor has received two reports of incidents of spotlights overheating while being charged with the car charger. No injuries have been reported.

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.

The lights, made in China, were sold at Sears and K-Mart retail stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled car charger and contact IMS for information on how to receive a free replacement car charger. Consumers can continue to use the spotlights without the car charger.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IMS toll-free at (866) 797-2738 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the company’s Web site at http://usttools.com/recall, or write to IMS Inc., 1927 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833 ATTN: RECALL PROGRAM.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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