CPSC Recall in 2015: Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-123

Date: April 28, 2015

Product Name: Portable jumpstart power supplies

Recall Description:

Whistler Recalls Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart and Power Supply Units Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

No Remedy Available

Units: About 10,400

Incidents:

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.

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.

Manufactured In:

China