Lester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalled 2018-09-06. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 19,000Units
2018-09-06Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The control board can fail and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 12 reports of failed control boards that showed signs of overheating or burning. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Lester Electrical to receive a free replacement control board or schedule a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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