Battery Equalizers (SmartSpark) – Fire Risk (2009)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
BattEQ Battery Equalizers
Brand
SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill. is recalling BattEQ Battery Equalizers. The hazard is: The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026