B&F System Yorkcraft Emergency Tool Kits

Description: B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2007 Release #07-297 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 586-2926 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Emergency Tool Kits Units: About 43,000 Distributor: B&F System Inc., of Dallas, Texas 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. 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 Sold at: Flea markets and various Internet sites nationwide from June 2003 through May 2007 for between $5 and $45. Manufactured in: China 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. 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 Web site at www.bnfusa.com [Learn More]