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Product

Energizer Energizer Industrial

Category

Electronics

Report number

20211225-D116C-2147358315

Ownership age

About 1 months to failure (from purchase date when reported)

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20211225-D116C-2147358315. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Energizer Energizer Industrial. Source model text: CH1HR3DE. Incident: Battery Charger from Energizer Model: CH1HR3DE caught fire while recharging energizer branded batteries and using provided power adapter that came in the charging kit. No injuries occurred. Charger was flashing as it should for a bad battery in the fourth slot and continued to flash even after battery was pulled from its compartment. Charger was given adequate clearance (minimum of 6 inches) around it for air flow to alleviate any kind of heat build up. Pulled charger from use and discontinued until a remedy is given. Picture will be provided of melted component and charring.

This is a consumer incident report published on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by people outside of CPSC. It is not automatically an official recall or manufacturer admission.

Official report number: 20211225-D116C-2147358315. Search that ID on SaferProducts.gov or match it in the CPSC public database export to verify this record.