La Crosse BC-9009 charger recall

[guggie]

I know many of us use this charger. Amazon has sent out this notice:

 

(edited for length)

 

We have recently learned that La Crosse Technology, Inc. is voluntarily replacing the AC adapters used with La Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Chargers sold between October 1, 2009 and January 15, 2010.

 

AC Adapter Replacement for BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Charger La Crosse Technolology recently switched to a new AC adapter that meets California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements. La Crosse Technology has discovered that this new AC adapter has an increased voltage output; therefore we are replacing the AC adapter free of charge.

 

The AC adapter that needs replacement can be identified by the Roman number IV on the adapter.

 

I measured my charger output and get about 3.19V. Does anyone have any significant different value to report?

[ao318]

I received the same email and ordered my free replacement.

[ZeMartelo]

The AC adapter that needs replacement can be identified by the Roman number IV on the adapter.[/b]

Where is the Roman Number located?

I looked at my adapter and didnt see anything.

[guggie]

The AC adapter that needs replacement can be identified by the Roman number IV on the adapter.[/b]

Where is the Roman Number located?

I looked at my adapter and didnt see anything.

 

on the wall side of the adapter at the lower right hand side of the label. It is a IV enclosed in a circle.

[+cycler48]

The AC adapter that needs replacement can be identified by the Roman number IV on the adapter.[/b]

Where is the Roman Number located?

I looked at my adapter and didnt see anything.

 

on the wall side of the adapter at the lower right hand side of the label. It is a IV enclosed in a circle.

 

Thanks for posting this. I use the BC9009 and I'm pretty sure that I purchased it within that time frame, but there isn't a IV enclosed in a circle. I've e-mailed their support to be certain.

[ao318]

Here is a link to the recall. It has a picture showing the charger with the IV symbol in a circle.

 

Good luck.

[+OldCityFarmers]

Mine measures at 3.2v

Sent in for the replacement. Thanks for the information and the link to the recall site.

[guggie]

Here is a link to the recall. It has a picture showing the charger with the IV symbol in a circle.

 

Good luck.

I didn't post the link here since I'm not sure they wanted it general public knowledge. Amazon has sent out emails to those involved that purchased from them. Fraud and abuse could be an issue if the link is freely posted.

[+2Wheel'in]

Yes, thank you very much for posting the original information quqqie. I submitted my order for a replacement AC adapter this morning. LaCrosse indicated it would be shipping in approximately 1 month...interesting to note that although they wanted an e-mail address...there was no confirmation e-mail from them. Please respond here when any of you receive your adapter.

 

Bill

[+cycler48]

Here is a link to the recall. It has a picture showing the charger with the IV symbol in a circle.

 

Good luck.

 

Thanks for this link. It looks like mine is okay.

[+Chrysalides]

Mine was purchased in June. No "IV" mark in the location so all is good. In fact, no mark at all (I expected "III")

[guggie]

How about a voltage reading on those units that don't have the mark?

[+Chrysalides]

How about a voltage reading on those units that don't have the mark?

With or without load? If with load, what kind of load? I'll post a reading without load when I get home.

[guggie]

 

With or without load? If with load, what kind of load? I'll post a reading without load when I get home.

 

No load would be good. I'm curious if some are really high since 3.19-3.2V doesn't seem too bad to me. There have been multiple reports recently of charger melt downs during the charge process and I wonder if this recall addresses that problem.

[+Chrysalides]

No load would be good. I'm curious if some are really high since 3.19-3.2V doesn't seem too bad to me. There have been multiple reports recently of charger melt downs during the charge process and I wonder if this recall addresses that problem.

I thought the charger meltdown was with the older BC900, and the 9009 is partly to address this issue?

[+Bodaway]

Everything you wanted to know about the "meltdown".

 

There is some good detail in this thread about these chargers.

 

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=252188

[guggie]

Everything you wanted to know about the "meltdown".

 

There is some good detail in this thread about these chargers.

 

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=252188

 

Good synopsis. Apparently the extra 0.2V may be enough to cause meltdown if the MOSFET fails. I think I'll minimize my charging until I get the new charger unit.

[+Chrysalides]

Checked mine, purchased from Amazon in June. No load, 3.06V. I don't know how accurate my multimeter is, so for reference, an Eneloop charged about 1 week ago, unused, measured 1.37V (I checked two cells, reading was within 0.001V of each other).