Anspach Universal Battery Charger II Recalled for Failure to Charge
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 1,992 Universal Battery Charger II units because they enter safe mode and fail to charge batteries.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text describes a functional failure (inability to charge) without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or specific safety hazards like fire or shock. This aligns with the 'Moderate' criteria for low-risk issues or voluntary precautionary recalls where no harm is reported.
Plain-English summary
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 1,992 units of the Universal Battery Charger II (UBC II). The recall involves Part # 05.001.204 with serial numbers ranging from 10615 to 12616.
The device is reported to enter safe mode and is no longer able to charge batteries. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation that could temporarily cause serious adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
The affected units were distributed in the United States to the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Hawaii. Consumers should stop using the device and contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Universal Battery Charger II (UBC II)
- Manufacturer
- The Anspach Effort, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Battery Charger
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,992
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Part # 05.001.204 Serial #'s 10615 thru 12616
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