Product Recall Number: 08-134
Why was Valucraft Booster Cables recalled?
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 08-134
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Valucraft Booster Cables
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Valucraft Booster Cables. The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Valucraft Booster CablesUnits: About 140,000Manufacturer: AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.Hazard: The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.Description: This recall involves the Valucraft eight gauge and ten gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have "8GA" or "10GA" printed on them.Sold at: AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.autozone.com.
Hazard Description: The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 140,000
Incidents: AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.
Sold At: AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed