Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15123. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The jumpstart's lithium battery can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unit and contact Whistler for a free replacement, including shipping to return the recalled unit.
CPSC recall 15123 has the recall date 28 Apr 2015. The notice names the firm The Whistler Group. The recall has about 10,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Whistler has received 45 reports of jumpstart and power supply units overheating and melting, including 18 reports of fire, resulting in approximately $16,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 10,400 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & Power Supply 12V power supplies, with model numbers starting with WJS-3000. The pocket-sized jumpstart power supplies measure about 5.1 inches tall x 3 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep; and were sold in red, black, yellow and pink. They have detachable jumper cables; built-in high output LED flashlight with emergency flashing patterns; and a USB port to charge phones, tablets and cameras among other electronic devices. The Jump&Go and Whistler logos are printed on the front of the unit. Recalled units have date codes in YYYY/WW format from 201404 through 201439. The model number and date code are on the back of the unit under the colored silicone boot. The date code is stamped directly on the case adjacent to the operational label. The model number is on the operational label. Units that have a serial number on the operation label are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Portable jumpstart power supplies, About 10,400, Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Hammacher Schlemmer, Radio Shack, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Sears.com and Staples.com from May 2014 to October 2014 for between $60 and $120. |
| Importer | The Whistler Group, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,400Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name The Whistler Group
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15123The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15123. https://recallregister.com/product/6376-whistler-recalls-jump-go-portable-jumpstart-and-power-supply-units-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15123 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Whistler has received 45 reports of jumpstart and power supply units overheating and melting, including 18 reports of fire, resulting in approximately $16,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hammacher Schlemmer, Radio Shack, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Sears.com and Staples.com from May 2014 to October 2014 for between $60 and $120.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15123?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15123?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,400