BattEQ Battery Equalizers
CPSC Recall #09-249 — June 17, 2009
Product
BattEQ Battery Equalizers
Description
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
Hazard
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 800
Sold At
Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.
Manufacturer
SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States