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Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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Don't get stuck with a weak or dying battery! This Porta-Jump emergency Jump Starter will help put your car, minivan or light truck back on the road and on your way home in very little time. Its small size and convenient design make it a must-have for your automotive tool kit. Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter Features: Patented test, charge and drive adapter cord - jump starts your vehicle from inside without wrestling with jumper cables, lifting the hood or flagging down strangers for help - just use your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. The cord helps test your electrical system to let you know if it's safe to recharge your battery. Short charging cycle - takes only about 10 minutes Easy to recharge - after the vehicle is started and you are underway simply switch the charge indicator from the forward position to the rear position. This lets your vehicle's alternator re-charge the power pack for your next use. Usually 40 minutes of driving time will restore the battery pack to it's original voltage. Handy tote bag with drawstring - helps you easily store your Porta-Jump and its adaptor cord. Designed for 4, 6, 8 cylinder gas and diesel-powered cars, light trucks or SUVs that operate on a 12 volt electrical system. Not for use in diesel-powered vehicles. Before attempting to jump start your discharged battery, insert the adaptor cord into the cigarette lighter or power port to test the electrical system. If you observe a "GREEN" light on the adapter it is OK to proceed with the charge. No green light? Do not attempt to charge and call for professional help. Manufacturer's recommended optimal operating temperature range should be between -4 degrees F (-20C) to 130 degrees F (54C). Manufacturer’s suggested storage range: -4 degrees F (-20C) to 95 degrees F (35C). Protective storage required in extreme conditions exceeding the above guidelines. Manufacturer's stated "use before" date is stamped on each Porta-Jump. That date is 5 years from the date of manufacturer, however many units operate for longer periods of time. Manual White and green finish Measures approx. 3"L x 2-1/2"W x 3"H ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS Read the instructions thoroughly before using this product. This product will not work on vehicle batteries that are more than 5 years old, a battery that is mechanically defective, a battery that has not been recently in service or a battery that is unable to accept a basic surface charge. Vehicles equipped with after-market and anti-theft devices and on-board vehicles systems may block the use of this product.
Customer Reviews for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ tucsonmama ,
Select your location: AZ
Not worth it!
/ tucsonmama ,
Select your location: AZ
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Date: 11/19/2009
I was so excited to give this as a gift to my husband. Unfortunately when we needed it, it would not work. We followed directions perfectly and had to go back to the old fashion way! We tried it on 2 separate occasions...no luck! Save you money, it totally sounds great but if it doesn't work when you need it...not worth it!
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Review 2 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ cilla1990 ,
Select your location: FL
Better Than 911
/ cilla1990 ,
Select your location: FL
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/16/2009
I have had this for a while. Only used it 2 times. I would not be without it. Just ordered 3 more, for my daughters/grandaughter. My truck would not start with a jumper battery.Grease to protect against corrosion. Plugged in to lighter. 911 perfect. Women,children,men everyone needs it. Can't rely on strangers/could cost your life.
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Review 3 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ Cupid4 ,
Select your location: KY
Incredible
/ Cupid4 ,
Select your location: KY
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/16/2009
When I received this, I could not imagine something so small actually working as advertised. I jumped the neighbor's car, and was amazed that it does exactly what it was intended. I took my my jumper cables out of the trunk and replaced them with the Porta-jump.
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Review 4 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ vonie ,
Select your location: IN
Didn't work
/ vonie ,
Select your location: IN
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/13/2009
I tried this on my car and it didn't work. Will have to send it back.
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Review 5 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ Wachewe ,
Select your location: TN
Comfort
/ Wachewe ,
Select your location: TN
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/13/2009
My son is a tow truck driver who now feels more at ease when I drive my car since I have the Porta-Jump.
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Review 6 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ AmyJ100 ,
Select your location: NY
Do NOT buy this!
/ AmyJ100 ,
Select your location: NY
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/13/2009
I got this and killed my battery by listening to the radio with the car off (trying to save gas while waiting for my son...). I followed the directions exactly and it did not work. It was only a month old, so it is not like the power would have drained out or anything. I am SO glad I didn't order one for my daughter at the same time. Do NOT give yourself the false sense of security that this will provide!
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Review 7 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ linakaa ,
Select your location: WA
Big dissapointment!!!
/ linakaa ,
Select your location: WA
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/10/2009
I bought four of the Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starters. I read the reviews before they arrive. Much to my dissapointment I returned them all. I was not going to be out $80.00. HSN you are not representing yourself to your customer in a true manner. These reviews were in before the last airing and you should have known to pull them from your inventory and absorb the loss rather than to lose customers. I will be skeptical to shope with you again.
Linakaa
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Review 8 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ airplane303 ,
Select your location: VA
A great product
/ airplane303 ,
Select your location: VA
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/08/2009
I somewhat concerned when I used the product on my new suv, since the new electronic systems will not allow the key to be turned to the acc setting as described in the directions.
However after I let it charge for 10 to 15 min, the key turned and the car started right up.
If you are parked in a garage (facing a wall) and the battery goes dead, since the new electronic systems do not allow the car to be placed in neutral and moved, it could take about 30 feet of jumper cable to jump off the car (if you can find someone) with this item, this item solves the problem.
I highly recommend
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Review 9 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ NN55 ,
Select your location: NY
Amazing
/ NN55 ,
Select your location: NY
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 11/05/2009
I bought this with a healthy dose of skepticism. I really had no way to test it within 30 days but I had high hopes. Left my lights on and plugged it and and it worked beautifully. I have bought 4 more for friends. I do rec charging it for a half an hour every few months. I read it somewhere that it is good maintenance. Great product .
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Review 10 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ DodgerFan ,
Select your location: CA
It worked perfectly!
/ DodgerFan ,
Select your location: CA
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/26/2009
I was skeptical at first, but now I'm convinced that this product was worth every penny. I must have left my car's interior lights on overnight, because my battery was drained the next morning. I followed the directions precisely and was able to start my car in ten minutes. I didn't even need to get out of the car! I'm going to buy one for all of my friends and family members.
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Review 11 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ SUGARLEE ,
Select your location: AZ
waste of money
/ SUGARLEE ,
Select your location: AZ
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/26/2009
I bought this months ago. Mty battery died and this did not work. Called a tow and they jumped it in 10 seconds. Followed the instructions and my battery was just dead, there was no further problem with it as the instructions imply (there might be more wrong than just a dead battery or your battery may be unusable). What a waste of money!
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Review 12 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ sissy381 ,
Select your location: MN
FYI It didn't work
/ sissy381 ,
Select your location: MN
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/21/2009
After working overtime and no one left at work my battery was dead sad to say. Tried the Porta-Jump and much to my dismay it DID NOT work. I'm an older single women who would have like to depend on the emergency jump starter but no go. Don't waste your money. Its past my 30 day trial now I'm stuck with a paper weight. I wouldn't rate this product but its required.
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Review 13 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ Naeri ,
Select your location: CA
Saved!
/ Naeri ,
Select your location: CA
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/19/2009
This was one of the best purchases I ever made. Used it today and it started my car. Did not have to call the towing company. Plan to buy one for each of my kids. 5 stars.
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Review 14 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ dulospistos ,
Select your location: CA
It works!
/ dulospistos ,
Select your location: CA
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/18/2009
I had to use it just after one week I received it and it work the way it should, I widely recommend it!
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Review 15 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ OnTheCoast ,
Select your location: OR
Thank You Porta Jump!
/ OnTheCoast ,
Select your location: OR
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/16/2009
Here on the Coast car batteries don't seem to last as long due to the rain and dampness. Two things I would like to mention. The Porta Jump saved my bacon! Went hiking and left the car at the trail head and headed off down the path. Returned some five hours later only to discover that the car would not start and later discovered that I had left the lights on. The Porta Jump recharged the dead battery and I was on my way in under 15 minutes. The second revolation came about when I was reading the instructions and it indicated that I should check my battery on a regular basis. Upon doing so I found that the warranty had passed several months ago. Man..was I lucky. Porta Jump was right in both cases. Buy it in case of an emergency and maintain your battery to prevent emergencies.
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Review 16 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
Average Customer Rating:
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/ ritawilliam ,
Select your location: CA
Good Samaritan
/ ritawilliam ,
Select your location: CA
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 10/12/2009
I just bought the Porta Jump last week and never thought I'd use this gadget this fast. But as I was leaving the local supermarket this afternoon, I noticed a high school kid having problems with her car. She had her friend's vehicle hooked up to her own car with the jumper cables but without success. I immediately thought about the Porta Jump in my glove compartment and came to the rescue. Long and behold, it started her car after charging her battery with the gadget for about 10 minutes. This is a great product.
5 stars.
5 stars.
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Review 17 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
Average Customer Rating:
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/ MEME01 ,
Select your location: TX
Porta-Jump Rechargeable Jump Starter
/ MEME01 ,
Select your location: TX
Average Customer Rating:
out of
5
Date: 10/12/2009
I purchased six (6) of these for friends, family & one for myself. To date, NOT ONE (1) OF THEM HAVE WORKED even once!!! I gave them to both men & women. Definatly the abosolute worst product I have purchased (& got stuck with) to date... I would take away any & all stars..
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Review 18 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
Average Customer Rating:
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/ Shirl66 ,
Select your location: OH
Port a Jump saved my day
/ Shirl66 ,
Select your location: OH
Average Customer Rating:
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5
Date: 10/02/2009
I have had a Port A Jump under the front seat of my car for close to a year .... Never had to use it until tonight when it was raining & everyone that I knew who was mechanical minded was not available to help me when I needed it. Well the Port a Jump came thru like a real champ for me. Thank God for for this miracle product. I will give it 15 stars instead of 5.
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Review 19 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
Average Customer Rating:
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/ MsCC22 ,
Select your location: AL
Not so good
/ MsCC22 ,
Select your location: AL
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 09/30/2009
Recieved the porta-jump and just so happened my husband's truck would not start the next morning used the porta-jump and did nothing. I am sorry to say I would not recomend this product.
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Review 20 for Porta-Jump Rechargeable Emergency Jump Starter
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/ LilTexasShopper ,
Select your location: TX
ABSOLUTE GARBAGE
/ LilTexasShopper ,
Select your location: TX
Average Customer Rating:
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Date: 09/27/2009
A very unfortunate situation indeed - I ordered 2. One for me, one for my son who is in college. Needless to say, 6 weeks ago, I had a dead battery and this did not work. Stormy weather, nasty situation, and no help from Port-A-Jump - ended up calling AAA. Last week my son's battery was dead, he tried his Port-A-Jump, and it too was of no help. Spoke with HSN Customer Service today, and they can not issue a refund, since these were bought in March in case of an emergency. Well, guess what? All of us that have wasted $$ on this are out of luck due to the 30 day return policy. PLEASE HSN Members, DO NOT waste your money on this item! And PLEASE HSN Buyers, TAKE THIS OFF YOUR ITEM LIST! Too many people have been taken advantage of... Port-A-Jump is making loads of $$ off innocent shoppers, and the only ones who suffer more ways than one, are us, not Port-A-Jump or HSN.
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