SmartSpark Energy Systems · Recalled
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 800
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
For additional information, contact SmartSpark at (800) 905-6137 anytime Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.batteq.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 18 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.