The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17E047000·Announced 2017-08-23

Sharper Image Recalls Emergency Car Jump Starters Due to Fire Risk

Sharper Image is recalling specific Emergency Car Jump Starters that may catch fire when plugged in, increasing the risk of injury.

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 product that may catch fire, which is a significant injury risk. Per the rubric, significant injury reports or fire hazards in consumer products typically warrant a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sharper Image is recalling certain Emergency Car Jump Starters, part number 204966, with three different outputs (12V, 16V, and 19V). The recall involves 1,340 units.

The defect is that these car jump starters may catch fire when they are plugged in. If the jump starter catches fire, it can increase the risk of injury.

The recall began on August 21, 2017. Sharper Image has notified the known purchasers offering a full refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Sharper Image customer service at 1-248-741-5100. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Sharper Image
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
1,340

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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