FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 1999
Release # 99-064
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Company Phone Number: (800) 568-9889
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
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CPSC, Coast Guard and Trojan Battery Co. Announce Recall of
Marine-Type Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Coast Guard, Trojan Battery
Co., of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is recalling approximately
11,000 marine-type batteries, which also can be used as a mobile
home or recreational vehicle auxilary power source. These
batteries could have a cracked negative terminal post that could
lead to internal sparking and possible explosion. An exploding
battery can result in chemical and thermal burns, and lacerations
to people in the area.
Trojan Battery Co. is not aware of any injuries or incidents
involving these batteries. This recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibility of injury.
Only Type 27TMN batteries are involved in this recall. These
12-volt batteries were sold under the brand names "Action Pack,"
"Pro-Guide," "Sea Volt," "Trojan," "Centennial Battery," and
others.
To determine if your battery is part of this recall, look
for the following symbols stamped on the positive battery
terminal post: "I01," "I04," "I12," "I14," "I15," "I21," "I29,"
"J05" and "J17."
Major marine and discount retailers sold these batteries
between September 1998 and December 1998 for between $79 and
$89.
Consumers with these recalled batteries should stop using
them immediately, and return them to the store where they were
purchased for a free replacement battery. For more information,
consumers should call Trojan toll-free at (800) 568-9889
anytime.
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