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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

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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