The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E005000·Announced 2012-02-16

Clore Automotive Recalls Charge It and Bluepoint Battery Maintainers

Clore Automotive is recalling certain Charge It and Bluepoint battery maintainers because a capacitor defect could cause a short circuit and fire.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Clore Automotive, LLC is recalling certain Charge It and Bluepoint (Snap-on) battery maintainers, including part numbers 4410, 4420, and EEBM100. The recall affects 6,763 units.

The recall is being issued because mechanical damage to a capacitor could result in decreased resistance between the positive and negative leads, potentially leading to a short circuit. The heat generated by this short circuit could cause the plastic and/or output cables to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Clore will notify owners and provide a similar replacement product free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2012. Owners may contact Clore at 1-800-328-2921 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
CLORE AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,763

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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