Recall Sure Power Battery Separator

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Recall for some Sure Power Battery Separator MODELS 1314, 1314-B, 1314BP-D, 1315, 1315-B, 1315NM, 1318 and 1319

Brand Name: SURE POWER Part No. or Model No. 1314, 1314-B, 1314BP-D, 1315, 1315-B, 1315NM, 1318 and 1319
Production Dates: Information not Available
Manufacturer: SURE POWER INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 20, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11E045000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT

Summary:
SURE POWER IS RECALLING CERTAIN BATTERY SEPARATORS, MODELS 1314, 1314-B, 1314BP-D, 1315, 1315-B, 1315NM, 1318 and 1319, SHIPPED FROM FEBRUARY 2009 THROUGH JUNE 2011 TO AFTERMARKET CUSTOMERS AND TO VARIOUS VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO BE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. SOME OF THE SUBJECT UNITS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR FAILURE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND, POSSIBLY, A FIRE DURING OR FOLLOWING USE.
Remedy:
SURE POWER WILL NOTIFY, AND WORK WITH, ITS DEALERS/DISTRIBUTORS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY KNOWN OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE BATTERY SEPARATORS AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. THE UNITS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SURE POWER AT 1-855-450-3594.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO http://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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Some info from Transport Canada:

Transport Canada Recall # 2011278
Recall Date 2011/07/29
Notification Type Service Campaign Mfr
System Accessories
Manufacturer Recall Number
Units Affected 4,009
Category Equipment
Recall Details
***This notice is provided for information purposes only as these products are not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.*** Certain Sure Power battery separators (designed for use in a multi-battery application) may suffer internal circuit board capacitor failure, which may lead to overheating, smoke and/or fire during or following use. This may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners should immediately stop using and disconnect the product, and contact Sure Power at 1-855-450-3594 or e-mail recall@surepower.com for further information. The units affected include the following model numbers: Model 1314 (-B, BP-D) serial number range 9004545 - 11002845, Model 1315 (-B, NM) serial number range 9002323 - 11001573, Model 1318 serial number range 9000274 - 11000192, Model 1319 serial number range 9000058 - 11000013.

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Link to Sure Power recall notice:

http://www.cooperindustries.com/cont...l_info_NA.html