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Built-in Battery Charger
- Starting date:
- June 21, 2012
- Posting date:
- June 21, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-14954
Affected products
Built-in Battery Charger
Product description
This recall involves the Vulcan Electric built-in battery charger identified by model number CV24/10EABM.
This model of battery charger is used in the following Karcher floor scrubber units:
| Model | BOM Number | Charger Number |
|---|---|---|
| BR 40/25 C | 9.512-522 | 9.512-561 |
| BD 40/25 C | 9.512-523 | 9.512-561 |
| BR 45/40 C | 9.512-568 | 9.512-561 |
| BD 45/40 C | 9.512-569 | 9.512-561 |
| BD 45/40 W | 9.512-605 | 9.512-561 |
| BR 55/40 C | 9.512-572 | 9.512-561 |
Hazard identified
Exposure to water or cleaning fluids can cause the internal components to short causing excessive heat that can melt the plastic enclosure of the Karcher floor scrubber and cause the plastic to ignite into flames, burn and emit copious amounts of toxic fumes.
Vulcan Electric has received one report of a Karcher floor scrubber being damaged by fire. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these battery chargers.
Number sold
Approximately 132 units of the affected chargers were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from January 2008 to December 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Vulcan Electric Inc.
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Karcher Canada
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Karcher Canada to return the charger for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact Karcher Canada by telephone at (905) 672-8233.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:6e5a40a6-dfcc-4841-89fd-157b05f7a8d6:c92ba4ae-e024-4fc1-b25c-91efa01157e2].