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Recalled Valucraft booster cables, eight gauge -
Recalled Valucraft booster cables, ten gauge
The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
About 140,000
For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.autozone.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Valucraft Booster Cables. The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
Name of Product: Valucraft Booster Cables
Units: About 140,000
Manufacturer: AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
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.
Sold at: AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.autozone.com.
Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.
AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
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