CPSC2009-06-18
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
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.
Sold at
Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
BattEQ Battery Equalizers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact SmartSpark at (800) 905-6137 anytime Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.batteq.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/SmartSpark-Energy-Systems-Recalls-Battery-Equalizers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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