Sure Power: equipment recalls

1. 13E050000Received 10 Sep 2013. 10,989 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Sure Power, Inc. (Sure Power) is recalling certain battery equalizers and DC-DC converters manufactured between January 2000 and August 18, 2013 containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The Sure Power product is identified by the following part numbers: 12025C00, 12025C00-B, 12025E00, 12025E00-B, 12030C20HR, 12030C20HR-B, 12040C00, 12040C00-B, 12040E00, 12040E00-B, 52204, 52206, 52206RB, 52208, 52208P, 52208RB, 52210, 52210-20430K, 52210P, 52210RB, 52210RB-B, 52210RB-T, 52304, 52304P, 52306, 52306RB, 52308, 12040C01. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Sure Power will contact each of its aftermarket customers and notify them of this recall. The vehicle manufacturers that used the affected products as items of original equipment will conduct their own campaigns and notify their owners. Owners will be offered an unaffected battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owners may call Sure Power at 1-855-450-3594 or e-mail Sure Power at recalldc@cooperindustries.com.

   Products named: Sure Power DC-DC Converter; Sure Power Battery Equalizer.

   Report filed by Sure Power, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2013.

2. 11E045000Received 21 Oct 2011. 14,990 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   This could lead to overheating, smoke, and, possibly, a fire during or following use.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 began during november 2011. Owners may contact sure power at 1-855-450-3594.

   Products named: Sure Power 1315-B; Sure Power 1318; Sure Power 1319; Sure Power 1315; Sure Power 1314-B; Sure Power 1314; Sure Power 1314BP-D; Sure Power 1315-NM.

   Report filed by SURE POWER INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2011.

3. 06E077000Received 8 Sep 2006. 401 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Sure power p/n 52210 24v/12v 100 amp series 1 battery equalizers manufactured from october 24, 2000, through april 30, 2001, for use on certain north america bus industries (nabi) transit coaches. These equalizers used an inductor with the coils protected by insulation. Over time, the inductor insulation may degrade creating a short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The shorted inductor may cause the battery equalizer to smoke or burn, possibly resulting in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nabi will notify owners and replace the equalizers free of charge. For more information, owners may contact sure power at 1-800-845-6269 ext. 113.

   Products named: Sure Power 52210.

   Report filed by SURE POWER INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SPSR002.

4. 05E059000Received 26 Sep 2005. 46 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Sure power p/n 52210 24v/12v 100 amp series 1 battery equalizers manufactured from october 24, 2000, through april 30, 2001, for use on certain daimlerchrysler bus slf transit coaches. These equalizers used an inductor with the coils protected by insulation. Over time, the inductor insulation may degrade creating a short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The shorted inductor may cause the battery equalizer to smoke or burn, and possibly result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Sure power will notify DC's customers and replace the equalizers free of charge. The recall began on october 1, 2005. Owners may contact sure power at 1-800-845-6269 ext. 113.

   Products named: Sure Power 52210.

   Report filed by SURE POWER INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SPSR001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2005.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• 522102
• 13141
• 1314-B1
• 1314BP-D1
• 13151
• 1315-B1
• 1315-NM1
• 13181
• 13191
• Battery Equalizer1
• DC-DC Converter1

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Which Sure Power products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 11 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 52210

How many units does a Sure Power equipment campaign have?

The median Sure Power campaign has 10,989 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Sure Power campaigns name most often?

Electrical System, in 3 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.