Fisker Recalls 2012 Karma For Fire Risk

Fisker Automotive Inc. is recalling 239 plug-in electric hybrid cars because a misaligned battery part could lead to a fire - as scrutiny over battery-powered vehicles grows.

The start-up California automaker — which has received $529 million in low-cost Energy Department loans —said it is recalling 239 2012 Karma sedans built from July through Nov. 3. It said it believed less than 40 of the vehicles have been delivered to customers.