wea ane ee oo 4 oo tare spevtayyi eet net tates mr Anette it BORO ATA RAT YEN i atinaaihialibas Soho ares Learn reat CaN stata lye ree ttt ara cece tena cel ater Ce Oe en ee eee re Battery charger declared unsafe OWNERS of the Motomaster L.E.D. six amp battery chargers are warned to stop using them im- mediately. According to the manu- facturer, Tenatronics Limited, and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), these chargers pose a potential shock hazard. Investigation has revealed that the positive battery lead could become energized with full line potential of 120 volts. CSA has confirmed one incident where this oc- curred. No injuries have been reported. ‘These battery chargers, sold exclusively by Canadian. Tire Corporation stores since October 1985, carry the Model Number 11- 1517-0 on the front..of the units in the lower right. hand corner. The serial numbers. _ on the back of the affected units range from 65766 to. 106698. _ Bailey, Approximately 7,600 bat- tery chargers are involved in this recall. If you own one of these battery chargers, pack it securely and return it by parcel post to the manufac- turer for a minor modifica- tion: Tenatronics Limited 776 Davis Drive East Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X1 Once modified, the bat- tery charger will be returned prepaid. The manufacturer will also refund the custom- er’s postage at that time. - Modified units will be distinguished by’ a green check mark adjacent to the “serial number, and new units produced will have a four- digit number. printed in green ink adjacent to. the serial number. For further information call Alan Manager, Public " Relations,’ (416) 747-4395. ~ .. 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