Recall 15E079000: Equipment, Electrical

NHTSA recall 15E079000 · announced October 2, 2015 · Chamberlain · 8,542 units affected

The problem

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (Chamberlain) is recalling certain Portable Jump Starters, model CA1000, manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 9, 2015. The affected jump starters are able to be charged when the internal battery is either too hot or too cold for charging, possibly resulting in the unit overheating.

The risk

If the portable jump starter overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Chamberlain will notify owners and provide them with a full refund of the portable jump starter. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Chamberlain customer service at 1-877-277-7135.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.