BUSINESS EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Crown Electric Forklift battery charger recalled for hydrogen gas explosion risk
Last updated: 2026-05-05 · Source: GearVerify Atlas
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What this recall means for you
Crown Equipment is recalling approximately 2,200 SC-5240 electric forklift battery chargers used in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities after finding that the built-in hydrogen gas ventilation system can fail to adequately dissipate hydrogen gas that naturally off-gasses during the charging cycle. When hydrogen gas accumulates in an enclosed charging bay to concentrations above 4% by volume, any spark — from a nearby light switch, electrical panel, or the charger cooling fan motor — can ignite an explosion. OSHA regulations require charging areas to maintain hydrogen below 1% concentration, and the SC-5240 charger's ventilation fan failure causes this threshold to be exceeded consistently during each charge cycle. The recall is classified as an immediate life-safety hazard for warehouse workers, and facility managers must post warning signage, implement lock-out procedures for affected charging stations, and contact Crown for emergency service immediately. Workers should be evacuated from a 25-foot radius of any affected charger during the charging cycle until the fan motor and hydrogen sensor are replaced.
What to do next
- Locate the model and serial number on the equipment identification plate — usually on the side of the housing or on a back panel
- Verify the serial number against the recall list on CPSC.gov or the manufacturer's dedicated recall page for your equipment category
- Implement lock-out/tag-out procedures immediately to prevent use of the recalled equipment by any worker on the job site or in the facility
- Contact the manufacturer using the official recall phone number or website to schedule a free inspection, repair, or replacement of affected components
- Post visible hazard warning signage at all locations where the recalled equipment is stored or used to alert all workers and contractors
- Report any incidents or injuries involving the recalled equipment to the CPSC and your OSHA local area office as required by federal regulations
Recall data
| Brand | Crown Equipment |
|---|---|
| Product | SC-5240 electric forklift battery charger, all models manufactured between 2019 and 2023 |
| Deaths Reported | None reported |
| Primary Hazard | explosion |
| Remedy | Immediately implement lock-out/tag-out procedures on all SC-5240 chargers and post hazard warning signage at all affected charging stations. Evacuate workers from the charging area during the charge cycle. Contact Crown Equipment at 1-800-242-4468 or crown.com/recall-be to schedule emergency service for a replacement fan motor and hydrogen gas sensor. Do not resume normal charging operations until a Crown-certified technician confirms the ventilation system is operating within OSHA-specified hydrogen concentration limits. |
| Category | business-equipment |
| Recall Date | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Record ID | CPSC-25-BE14 |
| Source | cpsc.gov |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-05 |
| Published | 2025-03-01 |
| Record ID | CPSC-25-BE14 |
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