SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 09249
Affected scope: About 800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill. recalled The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the per….

SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill. in June 18, 2009. Reason: 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 Sma…. Verify recall #09249 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: June 18, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09249 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09249
Date reported	June 18, 2009
Date initiated	June 18, 2009
Recalling firm	SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Affected scope	About 800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.. Recalled by SmartSpark Energy Systems Inc., of Champaign, Ill.. Units affected: About 800.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 18, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09249.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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