SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-249 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 18, 2009
- Brand
- SmartSpark Energy Systems
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- BattEQ Battery Equalizers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 800
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- BattEQ Battery Equalizers · About 800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.; SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill..
Injuries or incidents 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.
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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
BattEQ Battery Equalizers (About 800 units). The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.