Whistler battery chargers and adapters
7 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 4, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 7reports to CPSC
- Apr 4, 2019the latest report was made
- Apr 30, 2015the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Whistler
- Maker
- Whistler Group, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Battery chargers and adaptersCPSC’s product type: Battery Chargers/Adapters (code 883), in Electronics: Batteries & Chargers
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Whistler Jump&Go” and “Whistler Jump&Go Portable Jump Start & Power Supply”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| April 2019 | 1 |
| December 2018 | 1 |
| July 2017 | 1 |
| November 2016 | 1 |
| December 2015 | 1 |
| June 2015 | 1 |
| April 2015 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 5 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.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Apr 4, 2019, sent to the company Apr 12, 2019, published by CPSC Apr 26, 2019
The product, in the report: Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & Power Supply 12V power supplies, with model numbers starting with WJS-3000. The pocket-sized jumpstart power supplies measure about 5.1 inches tall x 3 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep; and were sold in red, black, yellow and pink. They have detachable jumper cables; built-in high output LED flashlight with emergency flashing patterns; and a USB port to charge phones, tablets and cameras among other electronic devices. The Jump&Go and Whistler logos are printed on the front of the unit.
Used the Whistler Jump&Go to attempt to start a vehicle with a dead battery and the unit case melted.
- Model
- WJS-3000
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Oct 14, 2015
- Where
- Chesapeake, Virginia: Other
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Whistler Jump&Go Portable Jump Start & Power Supply, made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Dec 3, 2018, sent to the company Dec 20, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 14, 2019
The product, in the report: Whistler jump&go portable starter, black box with red silicone rubber casing
While using a whistler jump&go portable car starter, it caught ignited internally and caught fire as I threw it away. I only suffered an extremely small burn on my hand, before putting the fire away. I saw a whistler recall with the recall # 15-123 and wanted to know if I was eligible for a replacement starter.
- Where
- Greenville, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 26, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Whistler, made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jul 14, 2017, sent to the company Oct 11, 2017, published by CPSC Nov 1, 2017
The product, in the report: Whistler Jump & Go Portable Jump Start and Power Supply Black with red rubber outer case
On 7-11-17 the Topeka, KS Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at [REDACTED]. The structure involved a detached garage and it was subsequently suppressed. The Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal was requested to conduct an origin and cause investigation.
The fire’s origin was determined to have been upon a shelf within the interior of the garage. Fire ignition was determined to have been from a fault within a Whistler Portable Jump Start & Power Supply. The owner had plugged in the device for charging the evening before the fire.
CPSC has reported certain models of this device have been recalled due to reported fires. I was unable to obtain the model number from the product due to damage. The owner claimed to have purchased the product from a Walmart about 6 months ago. If correct, this appears to be after the recalled models. The product manual was salvaged in good condition, but it did not contain the model number.
No injuries occurred as a result of this fire.
The origin and cause report may be forwarded to your office if requested, when completed.
- Model
- Jump & Go Portable Jump Start & Power Suplly
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- Unkown
- Where
- Topeka, Kansas: Other
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Whistler, made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 10, 2016, sent to the company Dec 12, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2016
The product, in the report: Jump&Go Portable Jumpstart & Power Supply 12V power supplies
(10/07/16, Estimated) The consumer took the unit to his son’s house. The consumer states the unit was put to charge for approximately 8 hours and when they went to unplug the unit they noticed that the battery had expanded. The consumer indicated that the front and the back cover popped out. The consumer also indicated that the unit was very hot to the touch.
The consumer does not have the firm’s number but plans to contact them to inform them about the incident.
The consumer’s unit had a serial # and therefore was not included in recall # 15-123.
- Model
- WJS3000
- UPC
- Unknonw
- Serial number
- 104281
- Bought from
- Walmart, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Oct 1, 2015, about then
- Where
- York, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 17, 2015, sent to the company Dec 28, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 12, 2016
The product, in the report: Whistler Jump & Go Portable Jumpstart & Power Supply
I am attaching a copy and paste of 2 emails I sent to [REDACTED] at [REDACTED]. I did not know that there had already been a recall of this item until yesterday but still find it deeply concerning that they do not even have to courtesy to reply.
First email sent on December 12, 2015:
“I am writing to inform you of a potentially lethal problem with the Jump and Go Portable Jumpstart. On Thursday, December 10, at approximately 9:00 p.m., I placed my Jump and Go on the household charger. I was awoken by my smoke detector at around 3:00 a.m. Friday morning. I found the Jump and Go carrying case on fire that was about 6 inches away from the Jumpstart. Upon closer inspection, it appeared as if the Jumpstart had popped/burst, which ignited the carrying case. I do have pictures that I will send later and a report from the fire department it needed. If there is not a safety recall on this product there needs to be a an alert regarding this issue. We were lucky that we had a smoke detector. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter.”
Follow up email sent on December 15, 2015:
“This is a copy and paste of an email I sent on December 12, 2015:
“I am writing to inform you of a potentially lethal problem with the Jump and Go Portable Jumpstart. On Thursday, December 10, at approximately 9:00 p.m., I placed my Jump and Go on the household charger. I was awoken by my smoke detector at around 3:00 a.m. Friday morning. I found the Jump and Go carrying case on fire that was about 6 inches away from the Jumpstart. Upon closer inspection, it appeared as if the Jumpstart had popped/burst, which ignited the carrying case. I do have pictures that I will send later and a report from the fire department it needed. If there is not a safety recall on this product there needs to be a an alert regarding this issue. We were lucky that we had a smoke detector. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter.”
‘I find it very disturbing the lack of concern that Whistler has for a situation, caused by one of their products, that could have been lethal. Three days after sending the message above, I have yet to hear back from anyone. I did try to call, but it was outside of normal hours. This is why I sent an email. Attached, you will find pictures of what happened. I urge you to act on this before someone suffers a worse fate.’
[REDACTED]
- Model
- WJS-3000R
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2014, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 13, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Whistler, made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jun 24, 2015, sent to the company Jul 6, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 20, 2015
The product, in the report: Jump&Go Battery Jump Starter/USB Charger/LED Light
I woke up from peaceful sleep to a huge flash and fire similar to this one... https://youtu.be/KxQUsngXM-s Except it happened in my bedroom while sleeping. I HAD TO WAKE UP QUICK/FAST AND IN A HURRY!!!! At first I thought an Angel was coming through the window to take me away from all this! Not being awake yet, I tried to put it out with my hands. Burned my hands a little and burned some big holes in the carpet. The Jump and Go was charging all night sitting by the window in my bedroom. Fortunately, it happened in the same room while I was at home! It could have been sooo much worse. God is great!
- Model
- Jump&Go
- UPC
- 5230340726
- Serial number
- WJS-3000R
- Bought from
- Was A Gift
- Bought
- Dec 25, 2014, about then
- Where
- Mansfield, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Whistler Jump&Go, made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Apr 30, 2015, sent to the company Jun 11, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 25, 2015
The product, in the report: Jump&Go jumpstarter power supply
This caller is reporting her Lithium Charger manufactured by manufacturer in Bentonville, Ark and purchased from retailer in Wetumpka, AL 36092 on November 28th, 2014. Around April 15th, 2015 the caller and her husband had their charger plugged into an outlet but not charging any item. This charger is recalled with release# 15-123. They went out for maybe four or five hours and when they returned they first heard their smoke alarm sounding. They entered the home to heavy gray/black smoke and black soot on the walls of kitchen. Their Ipad had melted, picture frame had burned with glass breaking and the charger was still in flames. The caller’s husband was able to blow the charger flames out and begin opening windows and doors. The caller states that she had to re-wash all dishes, flatware etc., she washed the walls and trim and is now in the process of re-painting the kitchen due to this incident. There are no injuries being reported The caller has not contacted the manufacturer but does intend to contact them.
- Model
- WJS-3000 /
Jump&Go jumpstarter power supply - Serial number
- 005230340726
- Bought from
- Walmart, Alabama
- Bought
- Nov 28, 2014
- Where
- Tallassee, Alabama: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Whistler, made or sold by Whistler Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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