Lester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The control board can fail and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Links Series chargers with model numbers 28080, 28090 or 28100. The chargers are used with golf carts. The recalled chargers are black or aluminum and measure approximately 11 inches long by 8 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches tall. "Lester Electrical" and "Links Series" are printed on the front of the recalled chargers along with a picture of a golfer. The recalled chargers were manufactured between week 29 of 2014 and week 48 of 2016. The date code is embedded in the serial number as the first four digits with the first and second digits representing the week and the third and fourth digits representing the year. The serial and model numbers are printed on the ratings label on the back of the charger. Model Numbers Serial Number Range 28080 2914XXXXX through 4816XXXXX 28090 28100
Affected Products
Links Series chargers models 28080, 28090 and 28100
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Lester-Electrical-Recalls-Links-Series-Chargers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Lester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1147_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Link Series charger (The case could be black or aluminum.) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1147_2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model number location on ratings label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1147_3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Serial number location on ratings label |
| Hazards › Name | The control board can fail and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 12 reports of failed control boards that showed signs of overheating or burning. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Links Series chargers models 28080, 28090 and 28100 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,000 |
| Recall I D | 8394 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Lester Electrical to receive a free replacement control board or schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Direct from Lester Electrical and distributors and online at www.GolfCartGarage.com from July 2014 through November 2016 for about $400. |
| Recall Date | 2018-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Links Series chargers with model numbers 28080, 28090 or 28100. The chargers are used with golf carts. The recalled chargers are black or aluminum and measure approximately 11 inches long by 8 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches tall. "Lester Electrical" and "Links Series" are printed on the front of the recalled chargers along with a picture of a golfer. The recalled chargers were manufactured between week 29 of 2014 and week 48 of 2016. The date code is embedded in the serial number as the first four digits with the first and second digits representing the week and the third and fourth digits representing the year. The serial and model numbers are printed on the ratings label on the back of the charger. Model Numbers Serial Number Range 28080 2914XXXXX through 4816XXXXX 28090 28100 |
| Recall Number | 18217 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lester Electrical, of Lincoln, Neb. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Lester Electrical at 800-295-2086 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@lesterelectrical.com or online at www.lesterelectrical.com and click on “Service & Support” and then “Links Series Field Action” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |