B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-30). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: MTHEK41. About 43,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07297 |
| Published | 2007-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Safety/Emergency Tool Kits |
| Products | Emergency Tool Kits |
| Firm named in the title | B&F System Inc. |
| Firms | B&F System Inc., of Dallas, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 43,000 |
| Model numbers | MTHEK41 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Flea markets and various Internet sites nationwide from June 2003 through May 2007 for between $5 and $45. |
Description
The recalled emergency tool kits have booster cables in combination with other tools and safety equipment. The recall includes the following models: #MTHEK41 - Yorkcraft™ 41-piece SAE & Metric kit #MTHEKSM - Yorkcraft™ 6-piece kit #MTHEKREF - Yorkcraft™ 15-piece kit #MTHEK15 - Yorkcraft™ 15-piece kit #MTEKIT2 - Yorkcraft™ Emergency Tool Kit
Hazard
Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the booster cables in the recalled kits immediately and contact the firm to receive a refund for the cost of the cables.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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