Black & Decker JUS500B 500 Amp Jump Starter

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• 500 Instant starting amps for maximum performance
• Low-profile design for easy storage within vehicle or garage
• Visual and audible reverse polarity alarms warn against improper connections to battery terminals
• Ultra bright area light for increased visibility in dark areas
• Cables and clamps store easily on unit

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0024GUMR4
• Item model number: JUS500B
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,053 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #26 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Jump Starters, Battery Chargers & Portable Power > Jump Starters

Product Description

The Black & Decker 500-Amp Jump Starter provides instant starting power to get you back on the road fast. This jump starter features an innovative low-profile design for easy storage in your vehicle or garage, and it keeps you safe with visual and audible reverse polarity alarms to warn against an improper connection to the battery terminals. It also comes equipped with an ultra-bright area light for easy use at night, and the cable clamps store easily on the unit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, December 23, 2009

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Damon A. Leake "Cruisediesel" (Park City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker JUS500B 500 Amp Jump Starter (Automotive)

I purchased this Jump starter for a vehicle that I rarely drive, and it works as advertised. My only complaint is that it does not come with a power cord. You will need to supply your own quality power cord to charge this unit, not a big deal really. I charged it out of the box and have it used it twice to jump cold dead cars and it does the job. Quality parts and construction are obvious, the clamp cables are a tad short but it was just long enough to reach terminals. It is my understanding that these type of products need to be used, depleted of power, and then charged again several times a year or they will experience problems. I plan to use this jump starter often and now even carry it in my car for that unexpected need.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised but..., August 20, 2010

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Robert A Roblin - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black & Decker JUS500B 500 Amp Jump Starter (Automotive)

Every now and then the car I tow behind my motorhome needs a jump to get started and this product eliminates calling a service truck. It's easy to carry and stow but I am totally perplexed about the lack of a power cord to charge the unit. I had to hunt around for the right extension cord with a fitting compatible with the jump starter. You'd think Black & Decker would deal with the extra $1 of product cost to include a cord to charge the unit!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Black & Decker JUS500B 500 Amp Jump Starter, February 3, 2010

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Lincoln 11 "RJD" (Henderson, NV United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black & Decker JUS500B 500 Amp Jump Starter (Automotive)

The JUS500B is all it is advertised to be. The only drawbacks are that it is heavy for a portable emergency starter battery, it sits on the ground flat and will not store or stand upright at all (round bottom end) and it does not come with an electrical cord for charging. If not for these (non-operational) drawbacks, I would give it a five star review.