Lester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 18217. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The control board can fail and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Lester Electrical to receive a free replacement control board or schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 18217 has the recall date 6 Sep 2018. The notice names the firm Lester Electrical. The recall has about 19,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 12 reports of failed control boards that showed signs of overheating or burning. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 19,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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 |
| Product | Links Series chargers models 28080, 28090 and 28100, About 19,000 |
| Sold at | Direct from Lester Electrical and distributors and online at www.GolfCartGarage.com from July 2014 through November 2016 for about $400. |
| Manufacturer | Lester Electrical |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls on the register that name Lester Electrical
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18217The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18217. https://recallregister.com/product/8394-lester-electrical-recalls-links-series-chargers-due-to-fire-and-burn-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18217 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 12 reports of failed control boards that showed signs of overheating or burning. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Direct from Lester Electrical and distributors and online at www.GolfCartGarage.com from July 2014 through November 2016 for about $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18217?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18217?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,000