Recall published

Topics

Chemicals and poisons
Hazardous materials
Electronics and technology
Lithium-ion batteries
Power supply and storage

Product description

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

See a list of details to help identify the product

Photograph of Powercon LV1980 jump starter
Photograph of Powercon LV1981 jump starter Photograph of Powercon LV1992 jump starter Photograph of Powercon LV1993 jump starter Photograph of Powercon LV1994 jump starter Photograph of Powercon LV1995 jump starter Photograph of Powercon LV1996 jump starter/torch Photograph of Powercon LV1998 jump starter

Reason the product is recalled

A manufacturing defect has been identified with the lithium battery.

The hazards to consumers

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.

What consumers should do

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

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

JAS Oceania Pty Ltd

Who sold the product

Automotive spare parts retailers
Automotive repair workshops
4-wheel drive spare parts distributors and retailers

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally
Online

Print supporting information

Recall advertisement.pdf 307.37 KB

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2019/17636 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.