SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-18). Hazards: fire, burn. About 800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09249 |
| Published | 2009-06-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | BattEQ Battery Equalizers |
| Firm named in the title | SmartSpark Energy Systems |
| Firms | SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 800 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300. |
Description
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
Hazard
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an equalizer that overheated which resulted in fire that caused damage to the equalizer and batteries. No injuries have been reported.
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