WPC/ BATTERY RETURN

[Parts007]

Just got a request for a 48AGM battery...are they still sending boxes?

Yes they will send you one. You can email the WPC if you don't see a hazmat box or you want to confirm. They have been relatively quick to return emails back to me when I have questions.

[689is4me]

Hello everyone, I have a question on this. I just received a battery return request for a 94ragm battery. I have called Jackie at WPC and waiting for a call back.

Since this is an AGM battery, UN2800 and not the lead acid battery un2794 can they be sent back as nonhazardous? According to Gm warranty bulletin it only lists the un2794 lead acid batteries that require special boxes and packaging.

Any help would be great.

Mike

[Denise Trimble]

Hello everyone, I have a question on this. I just received a battery return request for a 94ragm battery. I have called Jackie at WPC and waiting for a call back.

Since this is an AGM battery, UN2800 and not the lead acid battery un2794 can they be sent back as nonhazardous? According to Gm warranty bulletin it only lists the un2794 lead acid batteries that require special boxes and packaging.

Any help would be great.

Mike

Short answer is yes, it is still hazmat, corrosive, non spillable, electric shortage:

Longer answer, copied from www dot gmspomsds dot com :
UN Proper Shipping Name (Description) Class (Sub Hazard) Hazard Label(s) PG Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Only SP ERG Code
EQ Ltd Qty Pkg Inst Max Net Qty/Pkg Pkg Inst Max Net Qty/Pkg
Pkg Inst Max Net Qty/Pkg
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) (M) (N)
UN2800 Batteries, wet, non-spillable † electric storage 8 Corrosive E0 Forbidden Forbidden 872 No Limit 872 No Limit A48, A67, A164, A183 8L

[689is4me]

Jackie confirmed they have to be returned as hazardous un2794, which is kinda of silly. The AGM's are actually un2800, which can be shipped ups ground as non hazardous.
Oh Well its GM money.

Nonspillable Batteries (UN2800)
These batteries may not be subject to the Hazardous Materials
Regulations if they meet the pressure differential and vibration
testing in 49 CFR 173.159, as well as being plainly and durably
marked either “NONSPILLABLE” or “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY” on the
outer packaging (see Fig. 3). Conformance with 49 CFR 173.159a is
mandatory and the batteries must be prepared for transport so as
to prevent short circuit and unintentional activation of any devices
or equipment in the package.
Shipments of nonspillable acid or alkali batteries prepared under
the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations must be fully declared and
conform to the requirements of Packing Instruction 872.
Nonspillable acid or alkali batteries that comply with certain
additional testing are not subject to any regulations, provided
the terminals are protected against short circuit. These additional
requirements, which are stated in 49 CFR 173.159a(d) and in IATA
Section 4.4, Special Provision A67, require that the battery contain
no free-flowing liquid, and the electrolyte must not flow from a
cracked case at 55°C (131°F). The battery and package should be
marked “NONSPILLABLE” or “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY.”