The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23E044000·Announced 2023-06-09

East Penn Recalls Deka 648MF Batteries Due to Electrical Spark Risk

East Penn is recalling Deka 648MF batteries because an incomplete electrical connection may cause sparks, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (electrical spark) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. is recalling certain Deka batteries, model 648MF. The recall involves 2,139 units.

The electrical connection between the internal battery cell and the external terminal may be incomplete. This defect can cause an electrical spark, which increases the risk of injury.

Owner notification letters were mailed on September 22, 2023. Owners may contact East Penn customer service at 1-888-844-7704 for a free reimbursement. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY recall
Manufacturer
East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
2,139

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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