The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96111·Announced 1996-04-25

Comet World Recalls Jackrabbitpack DC-DC Voltage Converters Due to Shock Risk

Comet World is recalling approximately 1,600 Jackrabbitpack DC-DC voltage converters because incorrectly inserting the connecting cord can cause electric shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has been reported (four cases) but no serious injuries or fatalities have been documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Comet World, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 "Jackrabbitpack" high capacity DC-DC voltage converters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These power packs are used by professional photographers to rapidly charge electronic camera flash lamps. The hazard exists because if the cord connecting the power pack to the flash system is incorrectly inserted into the power pack, consumers could receive an electric shock.

Comet World has received four reports of photographers who received electrical shocks when using the "Jackrabbitpack" with the connecting cord incorrectly inserted. The company and CPSC are not aware of any serious injuries associated with this product. The black power pack measures two inches high, five inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep, featuring a white rabbit drawing and an orange circle on the front.

Photography supply stores sold the "Jackrabbitpack" nationwide from January 1990 through March 19, 1996. Consumers should check the serial number located on a black and silver label on the back of the power pack and call Comet World, Inc. at (800) 722-6638, ext. 215, to determine if their unit is subject to the recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled "Jackrabbitpack" immediately and return the unit, all AC chargers, and connecting cables to the store where purchased for free repair, or mail them to Comet World, Inc. in Hillside, N.J.

The recalled product

Product
Photographer's Power Pack Recalled by Comet World
Manufacturer
Comet World
Category
Consumer Product — Photography Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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