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K-tool International Electrical System recall
Recalled August 27, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E067000 · K-tool International
Hazard
SHOULD THE FUSES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
K-TOOL WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND FOR THE COST OF THE FUSES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT K-TOOL TOLL-FREE AT 800-762-6002 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.KTOOLINTERNATIONAL.COM.
Units
14,808 units
Description
CERTAIN AUTOMOTIVE FUSES, MODEL NUMBERS 00079 AND 00092, IMPORTED BY K-TOOL AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPTMENT FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES. THE FUSES TAKE TOO LONG TO OPEN IN AN EXCESSIVE CURRENT CONDITION. THE FUSE'S HOUSING MATERIAL IS NOT HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT AND CAN MELT OR CATCH FIRE BEFORE THE FUSE OPENS.
What to do
K-TOOL WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND FOR THE COST OF THE FUSES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT K-TOOL TOLL-FREE AT 800-762-6002 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.KTOOLINTERNATIONAL.COM.
Product
K-tool International KTI - 00079 / AUTO. FUSE · K-tool International KTI - 00092 / AUTO. FUSE
Manufacturer(s)
K-TOOL INTERNATIONAL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →