CSA International announces an important consumer safety alert involving “Dynamic” Booster Pack made by WIZ International of Taipei, Taiwan. The “Dynamic” Booster Pack, which is a battery pack used for jump-starting vehicles, poses a potential danger from leakage of electrolyte (acid) and bears a counterfeit (unauthorized) registered certification trademark belonging to CSA International. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

The booster pack has a red, plastic enclosure with integral carrying handle with a red and a black clamp-on lead is used for connection to a vehicle battery. A separate cord set is used to plug the booster pack into a 120V receptacle to charge the battery. A white label on the side of the enclosure includes a counterfeit CSA certification trademark.

Investigation by CSA International has revealed that the booster pack does not comply with CSA flame and short circuit tests. CSA International is not aware of any injury or damage reports involving this product.

WIZ International sold these booster packs only to Canadian Tire who distributed them throughout Canada. Consumers should discontinue the use of this product immediately and return them to their nearest Canadian Tire store for a refund.

About CSA International

CSA International is a provider of product testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products. Recognized in the U.S., Canada and around the world, CSA’s marks appear on billions of products worldwide. CSA International is a division of CSA Group, which also includes: CSA, a developer of standards and codes; and OnSpeX for consumer product evaluation services. CSA International can be found online at www.csa-international.org.

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Photo caption: Dynamic Booster Pack made by WIZ International and sold by Canadian Tire Corporation, Toronto, ON, bear counterfeit (unauthorized) registered trademarks belonging to CSA International

Contact

Anthony Toderian
Senior Media Relations Officer CSA Group
416-747-2620
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