The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a recall on 1 March 2024 for the Fast Charge Jump Starter 260 & 9000mAH Power Bank, model RPPL260, made by Ring Automotive1. The product has been recalled from end users1. The notice states that this follows the recall issued in March 2023 for the Fast Charge Jump Starter 260 RPPL360 model1.
The OPSS describes the hazard as a potential risk of fire because the product may not cut off power in standby mode, and says this proximity to a lithium-ion battery presents a risk of a thermal runaway1. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 20161. The recall is rated at high risk level and was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards, with PSD case number 2402-00971.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Fast Charge Jump Starter 260 & 9000mAH Power Bank |
| Brand | Ring Automotive |
| Model | RPPL260 |
| Barcode | 5055175250144 |
| Batch | 38/21 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment, car and motorcycle jump starter |
| Recall date | 1 March 2024 |
The product is described as a black and blue power bank intended for use as a jump starter for motorcycles, cars, 4 x 4s and vans, with an LED torch and a power bank for phones and tablets1.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the RPPL260 jump starter. Store the product outside, protected from water and rain."
The notice directs consumers to contact the retailer or Ring Customer Services on 0113 213 7389 or at ordering@ringautomotive.com for up-to-date advice on obtaining a refund and safely disposing of the unit1.
Why it matters for households
The recall covers a jump starter and power bank of the kind households may keep in a vehicle or at home for charging phones and tablets as well as for starting a car, motorcycle, 4 x 4 or van1. The OPSS advises consumers to stop using the RPPL260 immediately and to store it outside, protected from water and rain1. The stated concern is that the unit may not cut off power in standby mode, which the OPSS links to a risk of fire and thermal runaway in proximity to a lithium-ion battery1. Refund and disposal arrangements are handled through the retailer or Ring Customer Services rather than through the OPSS notice itself1. The notice does not give a date by which refunds or disposal must be completed, and no figures for units affected or incidents reported have been published1.
What happens next
The OPSS notice gives no closing date for the recall and no further steps beyond contacting the retailer or Ring Customer Services for refund and disposal advice1. Households can check whether an electrical product has been recalled using the guide on how to check if an electrical product has been recalled, and can find wider guidance on standby and reserve power in the backup power hub.
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