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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 12, 2015CPSC #15070

Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
5,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com from July 2014 to January 2015 for between $110 and $140.

Photos

Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe SetJackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set caseProduct label with model number ZT50420Date code found under the product label
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