The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15E075000·Announced 2015-09-15

Old World Recalls Peak Lithium Jump-Starters Due to Overheating Risk

Old World Industries is recalling specific Peak Lithium Rechargeable Jump-Starters because the lithium battery may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Old World Industries, LLC is recalling certain Peak Lithium Rechargeable Jump-Starters, model PKC0LS. The affected units were manufactured between December 22, 2014, and March 24, 2015. The recall involves 683 units.

The defect involves a lithium battery that may overheat. If the battery overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Old World will notify owners, and distributors will refund purchasers the cost of the jump-starter and the return shipping charges. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Old World customer service at 1-847-559-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY recall
Manufacturer
Old World Industries, LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Power / Jump-Starters
Hazard
Affected units
683

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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