December 18, 2025 – A severe safety incident involving an Everstart J5CPDE jump pack has been reported, leading to electrocution due to an exposed 120-volt connection. The incident highlights a critical manufacturing defect where a panel reportedly broke away, revealing hazardous live wiring.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 1, 2025, an incident occurred involving an Everstart J5CPDE jump pack, purchased from Walmart in Payson, Utah. The user reported that a panel on the jump pack detached, exposing live 120-volt electrical connections. This exposure directly resulted in an electrocution incident. The incident report specifically identifies a critical manufacturing defect: the mounting lug intended to secure the panel was found to have no screw threads cut, indicating that the panel was never properly affixed during assembly. This fundamental flaw allowed the panel to break away, turning a consumer product into a serious electrical hazard.
Safety Concerns
The exposed live 120-volt connections on the Everstart J5CPDE jump pack present immediate and severe safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most significant danger is electrocution, as reported in this incident. Electrocution can cause immediate cardiac arrest, severe burns, loss of consciousness, and permanent neurological damage. Even a severe electrical shock can lead to muscle spasms, respiratory failure, and potentially fatal internal injuries.
- Long-Term Risks: Survivors of electrocution or severe electrical shock may suffer long-term health complications, including chronic pain, nerve damage, memory loss, and psychological trauma. Severe burns can require extensive medical treatment, including skin grafts, and may result in permanent scarring and limited mobility.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using or handling the Everstart J5CPDE jump pack is at risk, particularly if they are unaware of the potential for the panel to detach and expose live connections. Children, who may be less aware of electrical dangers, are especially vulnerable if they come into contact with a defective unit. The defect (lack of screw threads) means the product could fail unexpectedly at any time.
- Property Damage Potential: While the primary concern is personal injury, exposed live wiring also carries the risk of short circuits and electrical fires. Such fires could damage surrounding property, vehicles, or structures where the jump pack is being used or stored.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the severity of this incident, consumers who own an Everstart J5CPDE jump pack should take immediate action:
- Immediate Steps to Take: If you own an Everstart J5CPDE jump pack, stop using it immediately. Do not attempt to inspect, repair, or open the unit yourself, as this could expose you to the live 120-volt connections. Unplug the unit from any charging source and store it in a safe, isolated place where it cannot be accidentally touched.
- How to Check if You Own the Affected Product: Locate your jump pack and confirm it is the Everstart J5CPDE model. The model number is typically found on a label on the unit itself.
- Prevention Measures: Always exercise extreme caution when handling any electrical device. Never use products that show signs of physical damage, loose parts, or exposed wiring. Ensure all electrical products are stored away from children and pets.
- Reporting Procedures: If you own this product and have experienced a similar issue, or if you simply wish to report your ownership of the potentially defective unit, please report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. You should also contact Walmart Stores Inc., the manufacturer, directly.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer, Walmart Stores Inc., has provided a response to this incident report. Specific details of their response are not available in the initial incident report.
Legal Help Available
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.