Powercon Jump Starters

Official notice

15 Jul 2019

Last checked

15 Jul 2019

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Powercon Jump Starters. The defect may result in the product overheating and potentially catching fire. This could happen where products are left connected to vehicle batteries after a vehicle is started or where the products are stored in or subjected to high-temperature conditions. A fire could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Published 2019-07-15.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, contact JAS Oceania by phoning 1800 577 378 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm AEST), email powerconrecall@jasoceania.com.au or go to www.jasoceania.com.au

Recall number

b133f108-8ab6-41c0-bace-f92499bc71e5

Official notice

2019-07-15

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The hazard

The defect may result in the product overheating and potentially catching fire. This could happen where products are left connected to vehicle batteries after a vehicle is started or where the products are stored in or subjected to high-temperature conditions. A fire could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

S OF LITHIUM BATTERY POWERED BATTERY PACKS THAT CAN JUMP STAR

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Affected products

Product 1

Various models of lithium battery powered battery packs that can jump start a vehicle via short jumper leads but can also supply power to recharge portable equipment such as laptop computers, mobile phones, tablets etc via USB and 12V outlets. Also known as Emergency Battery Jump Starter Packs. LV1980 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 12000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 4L and diesel engines up to 2L capacity LED flashlight incorporated LV1981 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 18000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 7L and diesel engines up to 4L capacity LED flashlight incorporated LV1992 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 6000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 2.5L capacity LED flashlight incorporated LV1993 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 15000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 5L and diesel engines up to 3L capacity LED flashlight incorporated LV1994 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 12L and diesel engines up to 7L capacity LED flashlight incorporated LV1995 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 30000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol and diesel engines up to 13L capacity LED flashlight incorporated LV1996 jump starter/torch Can be used to jump start vehicles running on 12V system only Rated at 6000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 3L capacity LV1998 Can be used to jump start PMV running on 12V system only Rated at 24000mAh Can jump start PMV with petrol engines up to 12L and diesel engines up to 7L capacity LED flashlight incorporated Built-in air compressor

Risk / hazard

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

ACCC

Tier

beta

Recall details

Recall number

b133f108-8ab6-41c0-bace-f92499bc71e5

Classification

Hazardous materials, Lithium-ion batteries, Power supply and storage

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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