B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Recalled August 30, 2007 · CPSC recall 07297 · B&F System

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.

Units

About 43,000

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 Kit

What to do

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.

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 Web site at www.bnfusa.com

Product

Emergency Tool Kits

Distributed by

B&F System Inc., of Dallas, Texas

Retailers

Flea markets and various Internet sites nationwide from June 2003 through May 2007 for between $5 and $45.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →