Peak recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Old World Industries, LLC (Old World) is recalling certain Peak Lithium Rechargeable Jump-Starters, model PKC0LS, manufactured December 22, 2014, to March 24, 2015. The affected jump-starters contain a lithium battery that may overheat.
What could happen
If the battery overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Old World will notify owners, and distributors will refund purchasers the cost of the jump-starter and the return shipping charges. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Old World customer service at 1-847-559-2000.
Vehicles covered
- Peak Pkc0Ls Jump Starter
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E075000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Old World Industries, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 15, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 30, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 683
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 22, 2014 to Mar 24, 2015
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.