INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 13, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

12-VOLT DC VEHICLE CHARGER ADAPTOR

INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING SERVICE, INC. (IMS) IS RECALLING 210,000 12-VOLT DC VEHICLE CHARGER ADAPTORS, POWER SYSTEMS PLUS MODEL HSLR30S, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES. THE CAR CHARGER IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE SPOTLIGHT'S BATTERY WHICH CAN CAUSE IT TO OVERCHARGE INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID: 08E051000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 210,000

Consequence Summary:

OVERCHARGING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR CAUSE BURN HAZARD TO CONSUMERS.

Corrective Action:

IMS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CHARGER WITH A NEW CHARGER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IMS AT 1-866-797-2738.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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