The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a recall of the Ring Automotive RPPL260 Fast Charge Jump Starter 260 and 9000mAH Power Bank on 1 March 2024, recalling the product from end users1. The alert is classed as high risk and was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards under case number 2402-00971.
The OPSS says the product may not cut off power in standby mode, and that its proximity to a lithium-ion battery presents a risk of thermal runaway1. It states that the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 20161. The recall follows an earlier recall issued in March 2023 for the Fast Charge Jump Starter 260 RPPL360 model1.
The affected product is described as a black and blue power bank intended for use as a jump starter for motorcycles, cars, 4x4s and vans, with an LED torch and a power bank for phones and tablets1. The identifying details given are:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ring Automotive |
| Model | RPPL260 |
| Barcode | 5055175250144 |
| Batch | 38/21 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Product category | Electrical appliances and equipment, Car / Motorcycle Jump Starter |
"Consumers should immediately stop using the RPPL260 jump starter. Store the product outside, protected from water and rain."
The OPSS directs owners 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 sold for use with motorcycles, cars, 4x4s and vans, so households that keep one for vehicle starting or as a phone and tablet power bank may hold an affected unit. The batch number 38/21 and barcode 5055175250144 are the identifiers the OPSS gives for checking a unit1. The hazard arises in standby mode, when the device may fail to cut off power1.
The OPSS advice is to stop using the RPPL260 immediately and to store it outside, protected from water and rain, while contacting the retailer or Ring Customer Services for refund and disposal advice1. The recall notice does not state how many units are affected in the UK, and no figure has been reported1.
Households wanting to check whether an electrical product has been recalled can use our guide on how to check if an electrical product has been recalled. Our Ring Automotive page covers the brand, and our guide to the warning signs a lithium battery is dangerous sets out what to look for. For safe handling, see what to do if a lithium battery catches fire, lithium-ion battery safety at home and how to dispose of a damaged lithium battery. Our portable jump starters guide explains what these devices do, and the backup power section covers related equipment.
What happens next
The OPSS notice gives no deadline for the recall and does not describe a replacement or repair programme; it directs owners to the retailer or Ring Customer Services for current refund and disposal advice1. No further steps have been announced.
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