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Consumer product recall

Sure Power Battery Separators

Starting date:
August 12, 2011
Posting date:
August 12, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Miscellaneous, Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002627

Recall by Sure Power Industries Inc., as announced by Transport Canada

Affected products

Sure Power Battery Separators

Product description

This recall involves certain battery separators sold under the brand Sure Power. These products are designed for use in a multi-battery application. Typically, the battery separator provides for additional battery power for operating accessories that have been added to a vehicle.

The affected units have the following model and serial numbers.
Model Numbers Serial Number Range Model Year(s) Affected
1314, 1314-B, 1314BP-D 9004545 to 11002845 2009, 2010, 2011
1315, 1315-B, 1315NM 9002323 to 11001573
1318 9000274 to 11000192
1319 9000058 to 11000013

Hazard identified

The internal circuit board capacitor of the recalled battery separators can fail and lead to overheating, smoke, or fire during or after use, resulting in property damage or personal injury.

Number sold

Approximately 4,009 of the recalled products are affected in Canada.

Time period sold

The battery separators were manufactured and sold to distributors from February 2009 to June 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the USA.

Companies

Manufacturer
Sure Power Inc.
Tualatin
Oregon
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-855-450-3594
Distributor
Cooper Bussman, LLC

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using and disconnect the recalled product, and contact Sure Power for further information.

For more information, consumers may contact Sure Power by telephone at 1-855-450-3594 or by e-mail.

Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the recall notice on Transport Canada's website.