SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09249 · announced June 18, 2009 · Smartspark Energy Systems · 800 units affected
The product
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
The hazard
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.