June 18, 2009 
SmartSpark Energy Systems is recalling about 800 BattEQ battery equalizers. They can overheat and start a fire.
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.
The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries.
The equalizers were sold by authorized distributors and retailers from July 2006 through March 2009 for about $300. They were made in the U.S.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled battery equalizers and contact SmartSpark for a full refund.
For additional information, contact SmartSpark at (800) 905-6137 anytime Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.batteq.com.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
