CPSC2008-10-22
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Hazard
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. Do not contact or return the product to Nintendo.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.
Affected count
About 57,000
Injuries reported
Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rage Wireless Guitars
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Performance Designed Products at (800) 331-3844 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pdp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Rage-Wireless-Guitars-Used-with-Popular-Video-Gaming-System-Recalled-Due-to-Chemical-Burn-RiskDon't want to check this manually?
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