Campaign 17E-047

These car jump starters may catch fire when they are plugged in

Defect summary

Sharper Image is recalling certain Emergency Car Jump Starters, part number 204966, with three different outputs (12V, 16V, and 19V). These car jump starters may catch fire when they are plugged in.

Consequence

If the jump starter catches fire, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Sharper Image has notified the known purchasers offering a full refund, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2017. Owners may contact Sharper Image customer service at 1-248-741-5100.

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: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17E047000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 17E-047
Make	Model	Model years
Sharper Image	CAR Jump Starter	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.