Sharper Image recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the jump starter catches fire, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Sharper Image Car Jump Starter
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E047000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Sharper Image
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 23, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 18, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,340
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 2, 2016 to Aug 9, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
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.