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Recalls / 2015-02-12

Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

15070 · Recalled 2015-02-12 · CPSC page

Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set
Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set

Description

The ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter - Deluxe Set contains a battery pack used to jump start vehicles and charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The set comes in a black canvas case with red trim and a black handle. When closed, the case measures about 9 inches long by 8.5 inches wide by 3 inches deep and weighs about 2 pounds. The interior is black with mesh pockets. ZETA is printed on the front of the case in red and blue letters. The set includes mini jump clamps, universal cable for laptop charging, 12V accessory cable and USB cable with adapters. The battery pack has three Power Ports - 19 Volt, 12 Volt and 5 Volt - and can be plugged into an AC wall outlet or a 12-volt car charger for recharging. The lithium-ion battery pack is white and 6 inches long by 3 inches wide by 1 inch deep. A silver product label with Model Number ZT50420 printed in black is found on the backside of the recalled battery pack. Under this product label is a second product label containing the date code: XM201407XXXXXX, which translates to July 2014, the date of manufacturing.

Hazards

The battery packs can overheat, split apart and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Jackco Transnational has received 487 reports of battery failure, and two reports of a fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Pocket Jump Starter and contact Jackco Transnational for instructions on how to dispose of the product and how to obtain a refund for the purchase price. Consumers without a receipt will receive $110.

Products

NameModelUnits
ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter - Deluxe SetAbout 5,000

Parties

Importer
Jackco Transnational, Inc., of Azusa, California
Made in
China
Sold at
Retailers nationwide, at Amazon.com, $140.

Consumer contact

Jackco Transnational toll-free at (888) 452-2526 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.jackco.com and click on "Pocket Jump Starter Product Recall" for more information or send an e-mail to recall@jackco.com.

More images

Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set case
Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set case
Product label with model number ZT50420
Product label with model number ZT50420
Date code found under the product label
Date code found under the product label
Date code 201407XXXXXX
Date code 201407XXXXXX

Source: CPSC recall 15070. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.