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Consumer product recall

Cyntur recalls Mini Lithium-Ion Jump Starter

Starting date:
June 7, 2016
Posting date:
June 7, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fire Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-58760

Affected products

Cyntur Mini Lithium-Ion Jump Starter
 

Product description

This recall involves the Cyntur Mini Lithium-Ion Jump Starter with part number CTJSLI and UPC 6 09525 76354 6.  The recalled product is approximately 15 centimetres x 8 centimetres x 3 centimetres.  It has an orange and black case with a red and black cable assembly and a USB port.  The product has “CYNTUR” printed on the top of the case.

Hazard identified

The recalled product’s battery and cables can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

Neither Health Canada nor Cyntur has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to this product in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 143 units were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from January 2015 to March 2016 at various retailers in Canada and online.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Dongguan Juxing Power Co. Ltd. (BoltPower)
Dongguan, Guangdong
CHINA
Distributor
Battery-Biz Inc.
Camarillo
California
UNITED STATES
Importer
Core Micro Technology Inc.
Aurora
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Cyntur Mini Lithium-Ion Jump Starters and contact Cyntur to arrange for a free replacement cable assembly.

For additional information, consumers may contact Cyntur by telephone toll-free at 1-800-780-6552, by email, or through the company's website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.