CPSC, Chargetek Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
Product: Battery Chargers
Manufacturer: Chargetek Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.
Recall number: 02250
- Hazard
A manufacturing defect inside the charger can cause overheating of internal connections or external wiring, presenting a fire hazard.
- What to do
Consumers should stop using and disconnect the AC power and the batteries from the chargers immediately. To arrange for a free replacement, consumers should contact Chargetek.
- Description
The chargers were made in the USA and the words "Chargetek CT2000" are printed across the front of the charger's black housing. Indicator lights for charge mode, battery polarity and charge current are also located on the front. Wires for the AC power and three batteries extend from the bottom of the unit. Only models with a serial number in the range of 030260 to 030603 and/or a day code between "Jan 01 2001" and "June 30 2002" are included in the recall. The serial number is written on the top of the charger and the day code is stamped on the bottom.
- Recall date
- September 12, 2002
- Last published by CPSC
- October 15, 2025
No confirmed match to a specific product in our database yet for this recall.
Regulator & source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) · cpsc.gov
Official recall notice: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Chargetek-Announce-Recall-of-Battery-Chargers-
Last updated September 19, 2026