SmartSpark Energy Systems Battery Equalizers recall: Fire Hazard
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was SmartSpark Energy Systems Battery Equalizers recalled?
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- BattEQ Battery Equalizers
- Company
- SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 800
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.
- Recall date
- June 18, 2009
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.