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Product recall · CPSCDecember 13, 2007Serious
AutoZone Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.autozone.com
The product
This recall involves the Valucraft eight gauge and ten gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have "8GA" or "10GA" printed on them.
Details
- Units affected
- About 140,000
- Recall date
- December 13, 2007
- Brand
- AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
- What has been reported
- AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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