CPSC2009-08-11
Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recharge stations and contact Griffin International to obtain information on how to return the product and receive a free replacement.
Sold at
The Psyclone Essentials brand was sold at Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.com nationwide; React was sold at Best Buy stores nationwide. Both were sold from January 2008 through July 2009 for about $50.
Affected count
About 220,000
Injuries reported
Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Griffin International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday-Friday, email productsafety@psyclonegamer.com or visit this Web site: www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Wii-Battery-Recharge-Stations-Recalled-by-Griffin-International-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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