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.
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.