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Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Deka Model 648MF Batteries Recalled for Electrical Spark and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: June 9, 2023
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Summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company is recalling approximately 2,139 Deka model 648MF batteries. These batteries may have an incomplete electrical connection between the internal cell and the external terminal, which can lead to an electrical spark. If you have one of these batteries installed, the company will provide a full reimbursement free of charge.

Risk

The incomplete internal connection can cause sparking during use, which significantly increases the risk of fire or personal injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your battery to see if it is a Deka model 648MF battery produced by East Penn Manufacturing Company.
  2. If you identify an affected battery, contact East Penn customer service at 1-888-844-7704 to arrange for a free reimbursement.
  3. If you have additional questions regarding this recall, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

East Penn will reimburse owners for the affected battery.

How to: Contact East Penn customer service at 1-888-844-7704 for reimbursement details.

Affected Products

Product: Deka Model 648MF Battery
Part / Model:
648MF

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23E044000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Units Affected: 2,139 vehicles(1497% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 22, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: January 2, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response