Emergency Tool Kits
CPSC Recall #07-297 — August 29, 2007
Product
Emergency Tool Kits
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), B&F System Inc., of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 43,000 "Aloha Breeze" Portable Electric Heaters. Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Emergency Tool KitsUnits: About 43,000Distributor: B&F System Inc., of Dallas, TexasHazard: Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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 KitSold at: Flea markets and various Internet sites nationwide from June 2003 through May 2007 for between $5 and $45.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact B&F System toll-free at (877) 586-2926 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bnfusa.com.
Hazard
Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 43,000
Sold At
Flea markets and various Internet sites nationwide from June 2003 through May 2007 for between $5 and $45.
Manufactured In
China