NHTSA recall 15E079000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical
Reported Oct 2, 20158,542 vehicles affectedThe Chamberlain Group, Inc.Built Aug 1, 2014 – Sep 9, 2015
The defect
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (Chamberlain) is recalling certain Portable Jump Starters, model CA1000, manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 9, 2015. The affected jump starters are able to be charged when the internal battery is either too hot or too cold for charging, possibly resulting in the unit overheating.
The risk
If the portable jump starter overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Chamberlain will notify owners and provide them with a full refund of the portable jump starter. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Chamberlain customer service at 1-877-277-7135.