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HighNHTSA·14V028000·Announced 2014-01-30

Cottrell Auto Transporters Recalled for Fire Risk in Battery Equalizers

Cottrell is recalling 779 auto transporters because a specific battery equalizer compound can conduct electricity and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cottrell, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 auto transporter vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers. The recall involves 779 units. The specific epoxy sealing, or 'potting', compound used in these products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Once the material becomes electrically conductive, it is capable of melting and burning, which increases the risk of a fire. The affected vehicles include various models such as the CX-09LS3, CX-09HCS, CX-09LS2, and C-11LT.

Cottrell, Inc. will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cottrell toll-free at 1-866-299-2690 ext. 313 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COTTRELL CX-09LS3, CX-09HCS, CX-09LS2, C-11LT
Brand
COTTRELL
Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Auto Transporter
Hazard
Affected units
779

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (19)

  • CX-09LS3
  • CX-09HCS
  • CX-09LS2
  • C-11LT
  • CX-09LS
  • CX-11HCS
  • 4-CAR CS
  • C-11LT SCREW
  • C-7510ST
  • C-7512MST
  • CX-6MST
  • CX-7MST
  • CX-7
  • CX-11HCS-SUV
  • CX-09LS3-CAN
  • 3.5-CAR CS
  • CS-6SD
  • C-7512
  • CX-09LST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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