Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports of lithium-ion battery fires involving an electric boat and pontoons that may ignite while charging or during normal operation.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Battery packs igniting while connected to shore power chargers.
- Fires spreading rapidly through boats and nearby docks.
- Complete destruction of boats due to battery fires.
- Property damage to neighboring vessels or marina facilities.
- Concerns regarding battery-management systems.
- Inadequate warnings about charging risks.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Lithium-ion battery failures may create catastrophic fire risks capable of destroying boats, docks, and surrounding property while exposing consumers to serious personal injury.
Potential claims may include:
- Design defect
- Failure to warn
- Breach of warranty
- Consumer protection violations
- Negligence
- Personal injury
- Property damage
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You own a Vision Marine, Pure Watercraft, Arc, or Candela electric boat.
- Your battery overheated or caught fire.
- Your charger malfunctioned.
- You experienced property damage.
- You suffered injuries or financial losses due to a battery failure.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.