AutoZone Booster Cables recall: Electrical Hazard
AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
Why was AutoZone Booster Cables recalled?
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.autozone.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Valucraft Booster Cables
- Company
- AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
- Quantity
- About 140,000
- Sold at
- AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.
- Recall date
- December 13, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.