Battery-biz Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E021000 by Battery-biz Inc.. Affecting cyntur ctjsli lithium ion jumpstarters manufactured december 24, 2014, to november 1, 2015 Includes 13,000 affected units, Jumpstarter Cable May Overheat Causing Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

cyntur ctjsli lithium ion jumpstarters manufactured december 24, 2014, to november 1, 2015

Defect Summary

Battery-biz inc. (battery-biz) is recalling certain cyntur ctjsli lithium ion jumpstarters manufactured december 24, 2014, to november 1, 2015. due to faulty design of the cable assembly, the jumpstarter may overheat and catch fire.

Corrective Action

Battery-biz began notifying owners, and retailers on february 26, 2016. the manufacturer will provide a free replacement cable, with new safety features. the replacement cables will begin shipping after march 31, 2016. the recall began on march 26, 2016. owners may contact cyntur customer service at 1-800-780-6552 or through the cyntur website at www.cyntur.com/recall.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E021000
Manufacturer: Battery-biz Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-03-17T00:00:00
Subject: Jumpstarter cable may overheat causing fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 13,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Battery-biz inc. (battery-biz) is recalling certain cyntur ctjsli lithium ion jumpstarters manufactured december 24, 2014, to november 1, 2015. due to faulty design of the cable assembly, the jumpstarter may overheat and catch fire.
Consequence Summary: Over-cranking will cause the cable to melt and the pack to overheat and catch fire.
Corrective Action: Battery-biz began notifying owners, and retailers on february 26, 2016. the manufacturer will provide a free replacement cable, with new safety features. the replacement cables will begin shipping after march 31, 2016. the recall began on march 26, 2016. owners may contact cyntur customer service at 1-800-780-6552 or through the cyntur website at www.cyntur.com/recall.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 42.28

Metadata

SID: row-3cn9_b3b9_e8pm
NHTSA ID: 16E021000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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