AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
USAutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
Recalling Firm: AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Valucraft eight gauge and ten gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have "8GA" or "10GA" printed on them.
Affected Products
Valucraft Booster Cables
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/AutoZone-Recalls-Booster-Cables-Due-to-Electrical-Hazard |
| Title | AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/481f23c92c104e26bf5e3edc55c7f9cf.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled eight gauge booster cables |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d6a87fca573b4bdfaf51a5bf6601ff1e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled ten gauge booster cables |
| Hazards › Name | The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage. |
| Products › Name | Valucraft Booster Cables |
| Products › Type | Booster Cables |
| Products › Category I D | 1858 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140,000 |
| Recall I D | 4155 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08134 |
| Manufacturers › Name | AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.autozone.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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