CPSC, Sta-Rite Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers
The hazard
The battery chargers can overheat and ignite, melting the charger housing and posing a fire hazard.
Incidents reported: Sta-Rite has received seven reports of battery chargers overheating or catching fire. Four incidents have involved smoke or fire damage to homes, confined to the immediate area of the charger. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the sump pumps with the recalled battery charger immediately.
Contact: Consumers can receive a free replacement battery charger by calling for assistance at (262) 728-5551.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
The recalled battery chargers are used in the "Flotec" and "Sears" back-up sump pump systems. The sump pump system is used to remove water from homes that have basements. This recall involves the charger only, not the sump pump. Consumers can identify whether the sump pumps battery charger is being recalled by checking the sump pump system model number. The Flotec system is model number FP2000DCC-02 or 2P667B and the Sears system is model number 390.306062. The brand name and model number can be found on the pump model plate located on the pump. The part number on the charger is PS17-77 and can be found below the meter on the charger. Sta-Rite will help consumers determine if the battery charger is part of this recall.