Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E047000 Reported August 23, 2017

Emergency jump starter can catch fire

Q: What is recall 17E047000?

NHTSA recall 17E047000 was issued by Sharper Image on August 23, 2017. It addresses: Emergency jump starter can catch fire. The recall affects approximately 1,340 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Sharper Image · N/A · 1,340 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17E047000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Sharper Image

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,340

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 23, 2017

Completion Rate

56.70

Defect Summary

Sharper image is recalling certain emergency car jump starters, part number 204966, with three different outputs (12v, 16v, and 19v). these car jump starters may catch fire when they are plugged in.

Safety Consequence

If the jump starter catches fire, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Sharper image has notified the known purchasers offering a full refund, free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2017. owners may contact sharper image customer service at 1-248-741-5100.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Sharper Image dealer and reference recall ID 17E047000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17E047000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17E047000?

NHTSA recall 17E047000 was issued by Sharper Image on August 23, 2017. It addresses: Emergency jump starter can catch fire. The recall affects approximately 1,340 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sharper Image dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E047000 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.