AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
Recall 08134 · Dec 13, 2007 · AutoZone
140,000
units affected
140,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08134
- Date
- Dec 13, 2007
- Company
- AutoZone
- Units affected
- 140,000
- Product
- Valucraft Booster Cables
- Product type
- Booster Cables
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
- Sold at
- AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled valucraft booster cables?
Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.