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6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 18, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 6reports to CPSC
  • Oct 18, 2017the latest report was made
  • Jan 14, 2016the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
ZETA
Maker
Jackco Transnational, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Automotive tools or accessoriesCPSC’s product type: Automotive Tools or Accessories (code 821), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware

By month

3 reports from November 2016 to October 2017; the most in October 2017, 2. 3 earlier reports, since January 2016, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
October 20172
November 20161
September 20162
January 20161

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Oct 18, 2017, sent to the company Oct 26, 2017, published by CPSC Nov 9, 2017

    The product, in the report: This is a Zeta ZT50400 battery charger and jumpstarter

    My ZETA battery ZT50400 was a christmas gift I recently noticed that it is swelling out of the plastic enclosure. I am afraid that it will catch fire I see there is a nation Recall on this product.

    Bought from
    gift
    Where
    Lake mary, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Zeta, made or sold by Jackco Transnational, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Oct 2, 2017, sent to the company Oct 11, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2017

    The product, in the report: Jump Starter & USB Charger - Deluxe Set

    Battery pack has appeared to have exploded and cracked open.

    Model
    ZETA
    Bought from
    AMAZON
    Bought
    Oct 24, 2014
    Where
    SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin: Other
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand ZETA, made or sold by Jackco Transnational, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Nov 17, 2016, sent to the company Dec 1, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 15, 2016

    The product, in the report: Zeta By Jacko Model 50420 Pocket Jump Starter Kit

    I was Charging my ZETA By Jacko Pocket Jump Starter. Plug it in about 9pm and was awakened by smoke detectors at 1AM. The unit was on the kitchen counter on fire with about a 16” flame coming off it igniting the cabinetry. I was able to extinguish the fire and open windows. A very close call. I have a damaged counter Top and Cabinets and also smoke damage to walls and ceiling. The smell of burnt plastic and wires in the home is incredible.

    Model
    ZT50420
    Bought from
    Tooling Around, Wisconsin
    Bought
    Nov 14, 2014, about then
    Where
    Shiocton, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand ZETA, made or sold by Jackco Transnational, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Sep 16, 2016, sent to the company Sep 26, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 11, 2016

    The product, in the report: pocket jump starter used for emergency starts of car and charging small electrical devices such as cell phone computers etc. the unit is approx. 4”x6”

    I have a pocket jump starter approx. 2 years old used less than 5 times that the battery swelled up and busted the case while charging . I was home and removed from outlet before further damage from being done

    Model
    POCKET JUMP STARTER AND USB CHARGER
    Serial number
    n1025903
    Bought from
    SNAP ON TOOLS, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Herndon, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 63, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand ZETA, made or sold by Jackco Transnational, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Sep 13, 2016, sent to the company Sep 21, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 5, 2016

    The product, in the report: ZE TA pocket jump starter and usb charger 3x5 approx. dimension white and black with built in light

    I was charging pocket jump starter model ZT50400after less than 5 minutes on charge it literally swelled up and busted apart and was smoking and very warm. I received this as a gift and approx. 2 years ago and this was the first time using it and charging it. Also I have spoken to several people that have the same model purchased thru snap-on tools and they have had the same problem

    Model
    POCKET JUMP STARTER AND USB CHARGER
    Serial number
    N1150042
    Bought from
    SNAP ON TOOLS, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    DORNSIFE, Pennsylvania: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand ZETA, made or sold by Jackco Transnational, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jan 14, 2016, sent to the company Jan 27, 2016, published by CPSC Feb 11, 2016

    The product, in the report: It is the Zeta pocket jump starter and usb charger made by Jacko. It is a white rectangular charger, with an led light on the front along with a USB port and a port to plug in the jumper cables. On the back there is a sticker that has its specifications. It reads- Model: ZT50400 Start Current: 200A PECK Current: 400A Output: 5V--2A Input: 12V--1A Battery Capacity: 8000mAh

    I used my Jacko portable jump starter on a regular basis because I worked in an automotive shop. I also used it to charge my phone when needed. I went to use it today, (1/14/16) and it was dead. I noticed that the side of it seemed to be pushed out a bit like the battery had expanded in it. When I got home I plugged it in, and the led light flickered and it began making a weird buzzing sound so I unplugged it and looked online what seemed to be going on.

    Model
    ZT50400
    Bought from
    Matco Tools
    Bought
    May 15, 2014, about then
    Where
    Macedonia, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Zeta, made or sold by Jackco Transnational, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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