The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·15070·Announced 2015-02-12

Jackco ZETA Pocket Jump Starter Recalled for Fire Hazard

Jackco Transnational is recalling ZETA Pocket Jump Starters because the battery packs can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a refund.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with two reported instances of property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Jackco Transnational, Inc. is recalling the ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter - Deluxe Set. The recall involves approximately 5,000 units sold nationwide and at Amazon.com between July 2014 and January 2015. The product is a battery pack used to jump-start vehicles and charge electronic devices, housed in a black canvas case with red trim.

The battery packs can overheat, split apart, and melt the enclosure, posing a fire hazard. Jackco Transnational has received 487 reports of battery failure and two reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Pocket Jump Starter. They should contact Jackco Transnational for instructions on how to dispose of the product and how to obtain a refund for the purchase price. Consumers without a receipt will receive $110.

The recalled product

Product
ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter - Deluxe Set
Manufacturer
Jackco Transnational, Inc., of Azusa, California
Category
Consumer Product — Battery Chargers
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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