CPSC, Evercel Announce Recall of Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-509 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 19, 2002
- Brand
- Evercel
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 460
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 2, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers · About 460 units
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Evercel Inc., of Hingham, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
There have been three reports of these battery chargers overheating and melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Contact Evercel collect at (781) 740-1312 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Nickel Zinc Battery Chargers (About 460 units). 5 inches long and 3 inches thick.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately and discard them in accordance with local laws.
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