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SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJun 18, 2009
Recalled Battery Equalizer
Recalled Battery Equalizer

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Hazard

The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.

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.

Product description

The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.

Sold on

Authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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