Jumpstarter cable may overheat causing fire
Defect Summary
Battery-biz inc. (battery-biz) is recalling certain cyntur ctjsli lithium ion jumpstarters manufactured december 24, 2014, to november 1, 2015. due to faulty design of the cable assembly, the jumpstarter may overheat and catch fire.
Safety Consequence
Over-cranking will cause the cable to melt and the pack to overheat and catch fire.
Corrective Action
Battery-biz began notifying owners, and retailers on february 26, 2016. the manufacturer will provide a free replacement cable, with new safety features. the replacement cables will begin shipping after march 31, 2016. the recall began on march 26, 2016. owners may contact cyntur customer service at 1-800-780-6552 or through the cyntur website at www.cyntur.com/recall.
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FAQ: Recall 16E021000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16E021000?
NHTSA recall 16E021000 was issued by Battery-biz Inc. on March 17, 2016. It addresses: Jumpstarter cable may overheat causing fire. The recall affects approximately 13,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Battery-biz Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.