The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16E021000·Announced 2016-03-17

Battery-Biz Recalls Cyntur Lithium Ion Jumpstarters Due to Fire Risk

Battery-Biz is recalling Cyntur CTJSLI Lithium Ion Jumpstarters because a faulty cable design may cause overheating and fire. Owners should contact customer service for a free replacement cable.

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 risk of fire and overheating, which constitutes a significant injury hazard. Per the rubric, significant injury or property-damage reports or risks (such as fire) align with a Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Battery-Biz Inc. is recalling certain Cyntur CTJSLI Lithium Ion Jumpstarters manufactured between December 24, 2014, and November 1, 2015. The recall affects approximately 13,000 units. The defect involves a faulty design of the cable assembly, which may cause the jumpstarter to overheat and catch fire, particularly during over-cranking when the cable can melt and the battery pack overheats.

Owners are advised to contact Cyntur customer service at 1-800-780-6552 or visit www.cyntur.com/recall for information. The manufacturer began notifying owners and retailers on February 26, 2016, and the recall officially began on March 26, 2016. Battery-Biz will provide a free replacement cable with new safety features, with shipments beginning after March 31, 2016. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Battery-Biz Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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